Grilled Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Blue Cheese Slaw

Step 1

In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix the yogurt with the hot sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and turn to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or, even better, overnight.

Step 2

To make the Buffalo Sauce, add the hot sauce, honey and butter to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the butter is melted. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Step 3

Set up a gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling (high heat on one side, low on the other). Clean and oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip back in the bowl; discard the marinade. Place the chicken on the hot side of the grill and cook until brown and charred in spots, about 5 to 7 minutes, flip and grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer (chicken should read around 165ºF in the thickest part). If chicken is getting brown too quickly, move it over to the cooler side of the grill. Transfer the chicken to a platter and spoon or brush over the Buffalo Sauce. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Scatter over the chives, add some lemon for squeezing, and serve with Blue Cheese Slaw (recipe below).