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With the described Weber Kettle charcoal method, I cook the thighs for 30 minutes undisturbed, and then baste them for an additional 30 minutes and they come out perfect EVERY time! The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, HOWEVER, chicken thighs CAN continue to cook past this temperature due to the higher fat content and will still remain incredibly juicy and delicious. Baste them 4-5 times over the next 20-30 minutes until the layers of glaze have browned, caramelized, and become sticky.

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In a small sauce pan sauce pan bring soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to thicken and reduce.Īfter the thighs have cooked undisturbed for 20-30 minutes, begin a series of basting the tops of the thighs. Meanwhile, prepare the Sticky Asian Glaze. With the vents fully opened, close the lid and leave them undisturbed for 20-30 minutes.

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On a Weber Kettle with a full chimney of prepared coals resting on one side of the bottom of the kettle, place the brown sugar rubbed thighs, skin side up, on the side of the grill that is not directly over the coals. One of the benefits of using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs is that they consistently perform well, staying juicy and tender, when grilled. Different types of grills and fuel can produce a wide range of cooking temperatures. I prefer the flavor that charcoal imparts and so the majority of my grilling is on a Weber Kettle. For kettle and charcoal cooking, the lit coals will be on one side of the kettle and the chicken will rest over the side with-out coals. On a gas grill, this would include only having one station/side lit and the chicken will cook on the other side of the grill.

Next, preheat your grill to 350-400 degrees and set it up for in-direct cooking.

In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together brown sugar with a variety of spices that includes chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, and onion.

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How to make Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken Thighs

Bring LOTS of napkins to enjoy all the layers of melt-in-your-mouth, caramelized stickiness!.

Then, baste the thighs 4-5 times the second halfof the cooking time.

Let the chicken cook on the grill off the flame, undisturbed for 30 minutes.

Rub the chicken thighs with a seasoned brown sugar rub.

These thighs are so easy, mostly hands off, and almost foolproof! When the picky 7 year old, red-head will eat it, you know have a winner! Something about the sticky, sweet spiciness is just so good! While you are hard at work sipping that glass of wine or ice-cold brew, why not let these Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken Thighs do their thing on the grill? If I sound like that’s what I did last night, well, it was quite marvelous!Īnd did I mention that this Sticky Asian Glaze is a family favorite? Very versatile, I use this sauce on my Sticky Asian Baked Pork Ribs and stir-fry style Sticky Chinese Pork Belly. Time to slip on some sandals, play in the garden, and sip on a big ‘ol glass of wine while soaking up some quality patio time. Results? Easy, sticky, Asian-flavored perfection!

Grilled on in-direct heat, they are basted with a simple, ginger and garlic infused Asian glaze the last portion of the cook time. What happens when chicken thighs are slow-grilled to tender perfection and basted with a Sticky, Sweet, Spicy, Melt-in-your-Mouth Glaze… Well, Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken Thighs is what! Get your napkins ready, folks!īone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are rubbed with a brown sugar, spice-rub that caramelizes the thighs in the most delightful way.