Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printer View)

Juicy chicken thighs grilled in a sweet-spicy honey sriracha glaze. Caramelized and tender, ideal for cookouts.

# 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
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

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground black pepper, and kosher salt until fully incorporated.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels and place them in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
03 - Pour marinade over chicken thighs, ensuring thorough coverage. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (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 during grilling.
06 - Place chicken thighs on grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting periodically with reserved marinade. Grill until caramelized and internal temperature reads 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 as desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-spicy marinade caramelizes beautifully, and your grill will thank you.
  • This dish is a breeze to throw together and always turns out juicy, thanks to the forgiving chicken thighs.
02 -
  • If you crowd the grill, the thighs steam instead of sear—give them room or they'll lose their crispiness.
  • Reserving a little marinade for basting is crucial—pour it out before adding raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
03 -
  • Don't skip drying the chicken thighs — moisture stops you from getting those deep grill marks.
  • For extra sticky glaze, baste the last few minutes with straight honey — it caramelizes quickly, so watch closely.
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