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Hot Honey Boneless Wings

Hot Honey Boneless Wings are one of the best appetizers on the grill. Tender and juicy boneless chicken thighs get smoky and delicious and then tossed in hot honey sauce for the best hot wings you’ve ever tried!

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Appetizers on the grill are great for weekend get togethers and holiday dinners. If you are looking for a few easy grilling appetizers try these peach bbq meatballs and grilled sausage stuffed mushrooms

hot honey boneless wings on a platter with ranch dressing

The idea for these boneless wings came from a trip to the grocery store and seeing a package of chicken thighs for 1/4 the price of a bag of chicken wings. 

We went with the thighs and removed the bones. Chicken breasts are traditionally used for take out boneless wings that our kids love from Pizza Hut or Sonic, but thighs are more flavorful and juicy and perfect for this grilling appetizer.

ingredients for hot honey sauce

Ingredients Needed:

  • Chicken Thighs ~ or Chicken Breasts
  • Honey
  • Hot Sauce ~ We like Louisiana Hot Sauce, use your favorite
  • Butter
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

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How to Grill Hot Honey Boneless Wings:

  • Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.

bowl of cut up chicken thighs

  • Cut chicken into small pieces, removing the bones, leaving the skin is optional. 

hot honey sauce for wings

  • Prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a small skillet over low heat. When butter is melted, whisk together until sauce starts to bubble. Remove from heat and set aside. 

chicken pieces on a grill

  • Cook chicken over indirect heat with the grill closed about 10 minutes.

boneless wings on a grill

pouring hot honey sauce over wings in a bowl

  • Remove from grill to a bowl and pour hot honey sauce over the chicken.

chicken wings tossed in sauce in a bowl

  • Toss with tongs to coat.

pouring sauce over chicken wings on a grill

  • Return chicken to the grill in a pile. 
  • Quickly pour remaining sauce over the chicken. The hot sauce will steam, so quickly close the grill. 

grilling boneless wings

  • Continue to cook chicken about 5 – 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°. 

bowl of hot honey boneless wings with ranch

  • Remove from grill to a serving platter and serve immediately. 
  • Serve with ranch dressing for a dipping sauce if desired.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil or butter over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

More Delicious Chicken Wings to Try:

hot honey chicken wings with ranch dressing in a bowl - bowl of onion rings to the side

We love to have the whole family over and have an appetizer night. These boneless wings on the grill were a huge hit. We served them up with our air fryer onion rings and blooming onion sauce. Great for any night of the week with family or for a game day get together.

If you love the boneless wings from your favorite drive-thru, give these Hot Honey Boneless Wings a try. They are super easy to prepare and are sure to get rave reviews from friends and family. They are a tasty twist on classic Buffalo Hot Wings and impossible to resist!

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Hot Honey Boneless Wings

Hot Honey Boneless Wings are one of the best appetizers on the grill. Tender and juicy boneless chicken thighs get smoky and delicious and then tossed in hot honey sauce for the best hot wings you've ever tried!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boneless wings, chicken wings, easy grilling appetizers, grilled wings, honey hot wings
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ranch dressing for serving optional

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces.
  • Make the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a small skillet over low heat. When butter is melted, whisk together until sauce starts to bubble. Remove from heat and set aside. 
  • Cook chicken over indirect heat with the grill closed about 10 minutes. Using a digital meat thermometer, cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 160°. 
  • Remove from grill to a bowl and pour hot honey sauce over the chicken. Toss with tongs to coat.
  • Return chicken to the grill. 
  • Quickly pour remaining sauce over the chicken. The hot sauce will steam, so quickly close the grill. 
  • Continue to cook chicken about 5 - 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°. 
  • Remove from grill to a serving platter and serve immediately. 
  • Serve with ranch dressing for a dipping sauce if desired.

Notes

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil or butter over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 361mg | Sugar: 9g

 

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