Name: Honey-Sriracha Chicken Skewers
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sriracha; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; Handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Skewers (if wooden, soak for 20 minutes before grilling)

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Photo by Ray Kachatorian

These chicken skewers are my take on buffalo wings. Instead of wings, I use thighs, and instead of buffalo sauce, I use sriracha topped with blue cheese crumbles to give it that extra salty, cheesy kick. These skewers are super quick and easy to throw on the grill. And because they’re made with dark meat, they’re extremely tender and flavorful.

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