Description
This Spicy Honey Lime Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in a zesty mixture of soy sauce, honey, lime, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to juicy perfection. Serve these delicious skewers with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lime for a dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Marinade/Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium is good if you have)
- 6 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from one lime)
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 to 2 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated ((or 1/2 tsp garlic powder))
- 1 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ((about 1 1/2 inch of fresh ginger))
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce for pretty spicy ((use more or less to taste))
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken to glaze consistency) (Optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds (1.13kg) boneless skinless thighs, trimmed and cut into 2 inch/5.1cm pieces
- Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley; lime wedges
Instructions
- MAKE MARINADE/SAUCE: Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Or blend them in a food processor.
- MARINATE CHICKEN: Pour half the marinade (about 1/2 cup) into a sealed zipper bag or container and add chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or 6-12 hours in fridge. Glaze: The reserved 1/2 cup marinade will be used for glazing/basting. Set aside.
- PREPARE GRILL: Scrape grill and spray grill with oil (or dip paper towel in oil and rub on grill). Heat grill to medium-high heat. If using wood skewers, soak them for 30 minutes beforehand to avoid burning.
- GRILL CHICKEN SKEWERS: Skewer marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and pat dry. Grill on all sides until chicken cooks to a golden brown, for 9-12 minutes in total, basting once or twice with the honey lime glaze. Instant thermometer will read 160F/71C. Rest chicken, loosely covered for 5 minutes.
- SERVE: Drizzle any leftover sauce on the chicken, sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, and serve with lime wedges. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- If marinating overnight, leave out lime juice and increase zest to prevent ‘cooking’ the chicken.
- Soak wood skewers for 30 minutes before grilling to avoid burning.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch into reserved marinade and microwave for 1 minute to make a glaze-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Lime Chicken, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Honey Lime Chicken Recipe
