# Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Thighs

This recipe guides you through making juicy and flavorful smoked chili crisp honey chicken thighs, emphasizing cooking dark meat to a higher temperature for optimal tenderness.

- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 9 pieces Chicken Thighs
- 1 tbsp BBQ seasoning
- 0.5 cup honey
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 3 tbsp chili crisp
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil

## Instructions

1. Remove the chicken thighs from the packaging, pat them dry, and trim any excess skin or fat.
2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with a BBQ dry rub.
3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the grill, skin side up, and smoke at 275°F for 30 minutes.
4. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 30 minutes skin side down.
5. Increase the grill temperature to 325°F and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches between 185-195°F.
6. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the honey sauce by whisking together honey, sriracha, chili crisp, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
7. Once cooked, dunk the chicken thighs in the prepared honey chili crisp sauce before serving.

## Equipment

- kitchen scissors
- grill
- tongs
- bowl
- whisk
- meat thermometer

## Tips

- Cook dark meat to an internal temperature of 185-200°F for best results, as opposed to the 165°F recommended for white meat.
- Cook the chicken on both sides to achieve crispy skin.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLGM0mhScMI/?igsh=N2Rhc3RheWN5ZTI5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8a2b336f-281b-4199-9f35-b09d85b1592d
- Extracted: 2025-08-29

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