Description
Irresistible Grilled Spicy Honey Lime Chicken is the perfect dish for your summer grill nights! This recipe combines sweet honey, zesty lime, and a hint of spice to create a mouthwatering flavor that will impress your guests. Ideal for backyard barbecues or family dinners, this juicy chicken is marinated to perfection and grilled to achieve that smoky char everyone loves. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can focus on enjoying the company of your loved ones while serving up a delicious meal they won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey (preferably local)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjustable)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lime juice, chili powder, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover liquid) and grill for about 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg