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Spicy Honey Lime Chicken

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Spicy Honey Lime Chicken combines sweet honey or maple syrup, salty soy, tangy lime, spicy sriracha, garlic, and ginger into a flavorful, juicy dish that’s perfect grilled, chilled, or served at room temperature.


Ingredients

  •  lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2‑inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 6 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lime zest (from one lime)
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1½ – 2 limes)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  •  Tbsp grated fresh ginger (or frozen cube)
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  •  Tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  •  tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cornstarch (optional, for glaze consistency)
  • ½ tsp extra cornstarch (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients (including cornstarch, if using) in a bowl or blender.
  2. Pour half (about ½ cup) into a sealed bag or container with the chicken. Marinate 30 min at room temp or 6–12 hrs in the fridge.
  3. Mix remaining marinade with extra ½ tsp cornstarch, microwave 1 min to thicken—it becomes your glaze.
  4. Preheat grill to medium‑high. Oil grill grates. If using wooden skewers, soak them first.
  5. Skewer chicken pieces, pat dry, brush with oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill 9–12 min, turning a few times and basting once or twice with glaze, until internal temp hits 160 °F (71 °C).
  7. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly sweetener (if using tofu).
  • Marinate chicken for deeper flavor; even 30 minutes helps.
  • Broiling works well if a grill isn’t available.
  • Adjust spice by varying the amount of Sriracha.
  • Leftovers make great fillings for wraps or salad toppers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg