Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs in sweet-spicy honey sriracha, caramelized on the grill for delicious summer meals.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 2 lbs)

→ Marinade

02 - 1/3 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
05 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground black pepper, and kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and transfer them into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
03 - Pour marinade mixture over chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
04 - Bring grill (gas or charcoal) to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Remove chicken thighs from marinade and let excess drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting during grilling.
06 - Place chicken thighs on grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, occasionally brushing with reserved marinade, until deeply caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The marinade is so simple that it feels like cheating, yet it delivers every time.
  • The juicy chicken is just as good hot off the grill as it is cold, which means leftovers are a treat.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after grilling—it's the difference between juicy and dry.
  • Basting with the reserved marinade during the last couple minutes adds a critical glaze and flavor punch.
03 -
  • Never crowd the grill; letting each piece have space ensures that gorgeous caramelization.
  • Adding just a touch more honey toward the end of grilling amps up the sticky-sweet factor wonderfully.
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