Juicy, tender chicken thighs are marinated in sweet honey and zesty jalapeño juice, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sticky, spicy glaze that’s impossible to resist. Perfect game day snack!
Honey Jalapeño Chicken Bites
Get ready for a flavor explosion of sweet, sticky heat with these Honey Jalapeño Chicken Bites.
Malcom Reed
Ingredients
- 1 family pack of boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1/4 cup Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
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1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño juice
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1/2 cup Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- juice from fresh lemon
- 1/2 cup honey
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1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub
For the marinade:
For the Honey Jalapeño Glaze:
Directions
- Trim any excess fat and cut each chicken thighs into thirds; season with Killer Hogs AP Seasoning.
- Combine the honey, pickled jalapeño juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Place the chicken thigh chunks into a container and pour the marinade over the top. Mix the thighs pieces around so that everything is covered and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Skewer the thigh pieces and season on all sides with Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
- Prepare a grill for direct grilling over hot coals - any grill will work for this recipe.
- Place each skewer on the cooking grate directly over the coals and cook turning often for even grilling.
- In a sauce pot, melt the butter and add the fresh sliced jalapeños and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes (until peppers begin to soften). Add in Worcestershire, lemon juice, honey and Hot Rub to butter mixture. Bring to a slight simmer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- When the chicken skewers are about 160°F internal, brush each one with the honey jalapeño glaze - continue to grill the chicken turning as needed and brushing with the glaze until the internal temp reaches 175°F in each skewer.
- Remove from the grill, slide the chicken bites off the skewers onto a serving platter, and drizzle with the remaining glaze.