Description
This Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a bold honey-lime sauce with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Sriracha, then grilled until juicy and caramelized. Finished with fresh herbs and lime wedges, this easy chicken skewer recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, meal prep, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Honey Lime Marinade & Glaze
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, ginger, oil, Sriracha, and salt. - Marinate the Chicken
Pour half of the marinade into a zip-top bag or container. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or 6–12 hours in the refrigerator. - Prepare the Glaze
Reserve the remaining marinade for glazing. For a thicker glaze, whisk in cornstarch and microwave for 1 minute until slightly thickened. - Preheat the Grill
Heat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. - Assemble the Skewers
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly spray with oil. - Grill the Chicken
Grill skewers for 9–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Baste once or twice with the reserved honey-lime glaze. - Check for Doneness
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 160°F–165°F. - Rest and Serve
Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Chicken breasts or tenders can be substituted for chicken thighs.
- For overnight marinating, omit the lime juice and increase the lime zest to prevent the acid from affecting the chicken texture.
- Adjust the Sriracha to make the recipe milder or spicier.
- Always discard marinade that has come into contact with raw chicken.
- Great served with rice, grilled vegetables, salads, or tortillas.
- Leftovers keep well for meal prep and lunches.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 skewers)
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg