Description
Bright, sticky, and spicy grilled chicken with a sweet-tart honey-lime glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lb) or breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in a resealable bag for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side for thighs or 5–7 minutes per side for breasts, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Reserve a few tablespoons of marinade before adding chicken; baste during the last minute of cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, and scallions. Serve over rice or in a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican