Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a sticky, sweet-heat honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a juicy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes without moving to develop a good char and crispy skin.
- Flip the chicken over and brush a generous layer of glaze onto the skin side. Grill for another 6 minutes, then flip again and baste the other side.
- Continue flipping every 3-4 minutes, brushing with glaze each time to build up a sticky, caramelized coating. Total grilling time should be about 20-25 minutes depending on chicken size.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching bone); it should read 165°F (74°C). If no thermometer is available, cut into a piece to check that juices run clear.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin. Apply glaze in thin layers repeatedly to avoid burning and build a sticky coating. Manage flare-ups by moving chicken to cooler parts of the grill. Rest chicken before serving for juiciness. Can be baked at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 28
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