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Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Various
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, lime, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha. It’s then grilled to perfection, creating a sweet, tangy, and spicy dish that’s sure to please your taste buds.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless thighs, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
  • lime wedges

Honey Lime Chicken Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, add chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Grill the chicken: Preheat grill, grill chicken until cooked through, and brush with remaining marinade for a glaze.
  3. Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley, serve with lime wedges, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use chicken tenders or boneless breasts instead of thighs.
  • Adjust Sriracha sauce to your desired spice level.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg