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Easy Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken Recipe with Homemade Ginger Scallion Sauce

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring a sweet honey garlic marinade and a bright, fresh homemade ginger scallion sauce. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or local honey preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 4 scallions, finely sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (for sauce)
  • Pinch of sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and vegetable oil in a medium bowl.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the marinade, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
  3. While chicken marinates, prepare the ginger scallion sauce: finely slice scallions separating white and green parts, grate fresh ginger.
  4. Heat neutral oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering. Pour hot oil over scallions and ginger in a heatproof bowl to soften and release aromatics.
  5. Stir in toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Mix well and set aside.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Brush grates or pan with oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off (reserve marinade for basting). Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with leftover marinade, discarding unused marinade after grilling.
  8. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice chicken and drizzle generously with ginger scallion sauce. Garnish with extra scallion greens if desired.

Notes

Do not marinate chicken longer than 4 hours to avoid meat breakdown. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. Baste with leftover marinade but discard unused marinade to avoid contamination. For smoky char, flip chicken only once. Sauce tastes better if made a few hours ahead or overnight. Can substitute chicken breasts but watch cooking time. Oven-bake option available at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, grilled chicken, ginger scallion sauce, easy chicken recipe, backyard barbecue, quick dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free

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