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Flavorful Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Summer Squash Sides

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a tangy honey mustard glaze paired with lightly grilled summer squash for a quick, flavorful summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • ¼ cup honey (85g)
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for squash)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust sweetness or tang to taste.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large zip-lock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  3. About 10 minutes before grilling, slice yellow squash and zucchini into ½-inch thick rounds. Toss with olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 205°C). Clean and oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes without moving to develop a char, then flip and grill another 10-12 minutes. Optionally brush with leftover marinade once or twice during cooking. Use tongs gently and check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While chicken finishes, place squash rounds directly on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
  7. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices. Serve chicken with grilled summer squash.

Notes

Marinate chicken between 30 minutes and 4 hours to avoid toughening the meat. Use tongs gently to avoid piercing skin and losing juices. Oil and clean grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking. If grill runs hot, move chicken to indirect heat after flipping to avoid burning sugars in marinade. Rest chicken 5 minutes after grilling for juiciness. Squash can be substituted with bell peppers or eggplant. Smoked paprika is optional but adds smoky depth.

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