STICKY ASIAN GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Instructions

  • Preheat the barbecue grill to 350-400 degrees set up for indirect cooking.
  • Stir together the Brown Sugar Spice Rub.
  • Pat the rub all over the chicken thighs.
  • Place the rubbed chicken thighs, skin side up, on the side of the grill AWAY from the heat source and close the barbecue grill lid.
  • Cook the chicken undisturbed for 20-30 minutes.
  • Bring the Asian Glace ingredients to a simmer in a small sauce pan and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
  • Baste the tops of the chicken thighs with the Asian Glaze 4-5 times for remaining 20-30 minutes of cook time, keeping the lid closed in between saucing.
  • Cook the chicken until the interior is at least 165 degrees and the skin is caramelized and sticky. Additional cook time for the desired level of caramelization is acceptable,
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken

Notes

-Barbecue grills can vary greatly.  The temperature is easier to control and monitor on different models.  Therefore, the cook time can also change according to model.

-As long as the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees, the chicken can be considered done.

-Chicken thighs can be roasted beyond 165 degrees as they have a higher fat content that will continue to baste the meat as it cooks.

-Cook the chicken until the caramelization and stickiness level  of the skin is at your desired degree.

-For a standard Weber Kettle with a charcoal chimney worth of coals resting on the opposite side of the chicken, I recommend cooking the chicken, covered for 30 minutes undisturbed.  Then for another 30 minutes, still covered, except when frequently basting with the glaze.

-Chicken wings may be substituted for thighs with the same great results.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 2062mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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