Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable format)

Sweet-spicy marinated chicken thighs grilled to caramelized perfection with fresh cilantro and lime.

# List of ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

→ Marinade

02 - 1/3 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
05 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk honey, sriracha sauce, low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and kosher salt until uniform.
02 - Pat chicken thighs thoroughly dry using paper towels. Arrange in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
03 - Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Seal or cover, refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
04 - Heat grill to medium-high (approximately 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to reduce sticking.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade in a separate bowl for basting.
06 - Place chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until deeply caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • After marinating, the chicken stays juicy, with a char that tastes like summer.
  • Basting with extra marinade adds an irresistible sticky glaze that makes you reach for seconds.
02 -
  • If you try to rush the marinating time, the flavor won't soak in—an hour minimum is worth it.
  • Grilling with too much marinade left on causes flare-ups, so let it drip before putting the chicken on the grate.
03 -
  • Always reserve a little marinade before adding chicken, so you have a fresh batch for basting.
  • Basting halfway through grilling builds layers of sticky sweetness and deep flavor.
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