Description
These Spicy Honey Lime Chicken skewers are a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The marinade infuses the chicken with delicious tastes, while the glaze adds a sticky, caramelized finish. Grilled to perfection, these skewers make a delightful dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 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
Honey Lime Chicken Marinade
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from one lime)
- 3 tablespoons 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 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- MAKE MARINADE/SAUCE: Whisk or blend all marinade ingredients together.
- MARINATE CHICKEN: Marinate chicken in half of the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature or 6-12 hours in the fridge.
- GLAZE: Optional – thicken reserved marinade with cornstarch to make a glaze.
- PREPARE GRILL: Heat grill to medium-high heat, oil the grill, and skewer chicken.
- GRILL CHICKEN SKEWERS: Grill chicken until golden brown, basting with glaze.
- SERVE: Drizzle with leftover sauce, sprinkle with herbs, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- If using wood skewers, soak them for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- For overnight marinating, increase lime zest and omit lime juice to prevent ‘cooking’ the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
