Preparation Steps

• To the canister of a high speed blender, add all the ingredients EXCEPT the chicken, blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until pureed and smooth. This is the chicken marinade.
• Transfer the marinade into a large ziptop plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl), add the chicken, seal the bag, and squish and move the chicken around inside the bag (or stir and flip it well inside the bowl and then seal the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or foil), and place in the refrigerator to marinate about 2 hours. Marinating Tip - You can marinate for as little as 30-60 minutes if you're short on time (longer is better) or for up to 4-6 hours.
• When you're ready to grill, oil the grill grates by brushing them with oil (important to prevent sticking), and preheat your grill. While the grill is preheating, take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter.
• Place the chicken on the grill, flat side down, close the lid, and grill for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Save the marinade. Grill Temperature Tip - Be VERY careful controlling the heat output and temperature of your grill. Because of the honey and the brown sugar, the chicken will be prone to burning. It's better to go lower and slower so take care that your grill isn't too hot.
• Flip the chicken, brush the exposed side with a generous amount of marinade (now discard it), and grill for another 4-5 minutes. Flip one last time, cooking for just a minute, or until the chicken is done. Chicken is done when it reaches 160F, allow it to rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes, the internal temp will rise to 165F, which is the safe consumption temperature. Flipping/Sticking Tip - If the chicken is sticking and doesn't want to flip, give in another 1-2 minutes. When protein is closer to being done, it will flip/release easier than when it's raw. Cooking Tips - Because all grills vary, temperatures vary, the thickness of the chicken varies, etc. grill your chicken for as long as necessary, until it's done. The minutes per side are just estimates, but you need to watch your chicken, not the clock.
• Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes to lock in the juices before optionally garnishing with cilantro or other fresh herbs; sprinkle red pepper flakes for more heat, and/or add salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve.