1. In large zip-locking bag, add sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake to mix well. Place thighs in bag and shake well. Let sit for 2 minutes and shake again.
2. Grill thighs directly over medium high heat for 20 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Remove from heat when juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted sideways into thickest part of thigh reads 180° F.

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs

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Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Tammie | September 10, 2009, 6:45 pm | Petersburg, VA

Just made this tonight and WOW! Didn't expect this to taste so good. I do not really care for dark meat, but this recipe made it easier to eat, now I don't have to give away my dark meat!! I made this with the thighs, legs and wings with the bone in and it still turned out great. I will try this with the chicken breasts.

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By justin | February 19, 2009, 8:04 pm | brooklyn, NY

This is a good recipe, but try it with brown sugar, curry powder, cayenne pepper (a little) and a bit of cinnamon, throw some orange zest on that bad boy too, a bit more middle eastern, but different and tasty, grow a pair and try it.

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Rosalind | December 30, 2008, 12:26 pm | Quincy, MA

Yes, this recipe was wonderful. It was very simple. Thank you for creating a recipe for people like me who prefer the dark meat, whether it be turkey or chicken!!!!!

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Jackie | November 20, 2008, 10:17 pm | Greenville, SC

I tried this with both thighs and boneless breast. I am not a huge fan of dark meat, but it was GREAT on the boneless chicken breast. I will make this again!

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
October 13, 2008, 6:01 pm

I tried this with legs, and baked them. They were delicious!f

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Jaryn | October 22, 2007, 11:28 am | West Haven, CT

This was a great recipe, quick and easy.. the chicken had a great taste to it

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Megan | September 12, 2007, 5:21 pm | Mountaindale, NY

I tried this out on chicken breast it is was AWESOME! I needed something quick, simple and different for chicken, this hit the spot!!

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Brenda | July 17, 2007, 11:19 am | Milford, CT

I loved this recipe. I pounded the thighs first a little just to get them a little more even and provide further tenderization. Mine were browner than the picture and were delicious. Thank you.

Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
By Megan | June 3, 2007, 7:11 am | Milford, DE

We had this for dinner at a friend's house and it was excellent! I usually only eat boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but it was good with the thighs. It reminded me of the chicken BBQ that you get from the VFW's. My husband and I are going to try it using boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead.