Description
This Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Corn Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender grilled chicken thighs coated in a sticky hot honey glaze served with a fresh corn salad loaded with cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. A delicious summer meal that’s easy to make and bursting with vibrant colors and textures.
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
For the Sweet Corn Salad:
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken: Toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side, brushing with hot honey during the last 2 minutes.
- Grill the corn: Grill the corn for 8–10 minutes, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- Make the salad: Combine grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken over or alongside the sweet corn salad.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the hot honey.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs if preferred.
- If fresh corn isn’t available, use thawed frozen corn and sauté until lightly browned.
