Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy chicken thighs grilled to juicy perfection with honey and sriracha, topped with cilantro and lime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Marinade

02 - 1/3 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
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 together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and kosher salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
03 - Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is fully coated. Seal or cover, then 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 prevent sticking.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.
06 - Grill chicken thighs for 6–8 minutes per side, occasionally basting with the reserved marinade, until deeply caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You'll secretly enjoy licking the sticky marinade from your fingers afterward—the flavor is irresistible.
  • The thighs stay juicy even if you get distracted—they forgive a lot on the grill.
02 -
  • If you grill the chicken too quickly, the honey can burn and make the thighs bitter—watch the heat and don’t crowd the grill.
  • Letting the marinade sit longer (up to 8 hours) creates deeper flavor, so plan ahead if you can.
03 -
  • Grilling over both direct and indirect heat gives you caramelization without burning the sauce—move the chicken if needed.
  • A squeeze of lime just before eating transforms the flavor—don’t forget it!
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