Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a flavorful honey, sriracha, and lime glaze that balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) sriracha sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, sriracha sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until glossy and slightly thick.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over. Massage marinade into chicken to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grates or pan to prevent sticking.
- Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-8 minutes without moving to get grill marks and crispy skin. Flip and grill the other side for another 7-8 minutes. Baste occasionally with leftover marinade using a brush.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Pat chicken dry before marinating for crispier skin.’, “Do not marinate longer than 2 hours to avoid lime juice ‘cooking’ the chicken.”, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety and juiciness.’, ‘Baste with marinade using a brush to avoid cross-contamination.’, ‘If flare-ups occur, move chicken to a cooler part of the grill.’, ‘Let chicken rest after grilling to lock in juices and firm up glaze.’, ‘For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.’, ‘Oven baking alternative: bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 chicken thig
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 30
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