Description
Spicy Honey Lime Chicken delivers a zesty punch that’ll wake up your taste buds with its perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and heat. Marinating the chicken in a simple mixture of honey, lime, and chili creates a mouthwatering dish that comes together faster than your favorite weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade and Glaze:
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 garlic cloves
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 6 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lime zest, 3 tbsp lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1½ tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1½ tbsp Sriracha, and 1¼ tsp kosher salt in a bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour half the marinade over 2½ pounds chicken pieces in a sealed container. Refrigerate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
- Mix ½ tsp cornstarch into remaining marinade. Microwave for 1 minute at full power to create a thickened glaze.
- Clean grill grates and lightly oil the surface. Preheat grill to 400°F with medium-high heat zones.
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread 2-inch pieces onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Grill skewered chicken for 9-12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes. Brush with prepared glaze during cooking. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped cilantro on top. Serve with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Marinating overnight changes the acid balance, so swap lime juice for extra zest to prevent tough meat texture.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more moisture and flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Wood skewers need soaking in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Test chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safe 160°F internal temperature without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg