Name: Spicy Honey Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred); 6 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp lime zest; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tbsp Sriracha sauce; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening); Garnish: Chopped cilantro or parsley, lime wedges

Description

Unleash your taste buds with this Spicy Honey Lime Chicken, a fiery delight that promises to invigorate any mealtime. This recipe pairs the sweetness of honey with the tang of lime and the heat of Sriracha, creating a perfectly balanced marinade that enhances the tender, juicy chicken thighs. Whether served hot off the grill or at room temperature, this dish offers a mouth-watering experience that’s as enjoyable preparing as it is eating.The versatility of Spicy Honey Lime Chicken makes it ideal for an array of dining occasions, from casual backyard BBQs to more formal gatherings. Serve it skewered for a fun, interactive meal or slice it up for a hearty main course that’s sure to impress. Complete the dish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lime for an extra zesty finish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
6 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp lime zest
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish: Chopped cilantro or parsley, lime wedges

Instructions

Make marinade/sauce: Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl or blend in a food processor.
Marinate chicken: Pour half the marinade into a sealed bag with the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours in the fridge. If marinating overnight, omit lime juice and increase lime zest.
Prepare glaze: Mix cornstarch into reserved marinade and microwave for 1 minute to thicken.
Prepare grill: Clean grill and coat with oil. Heat to medium-high. Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using.
Grill chicken: Skewer chicken and discard used marinade. Grill, turning and basting with glaze, until cooked through.
Serve: Rest chicken covered for 5 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce, garnished with cilantro or parsley and lime wedges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 373