Description
Savor the taste of summer with this Irresistible Grilled Spicy Honey Lime Chicken. This dish is a delightful fusion of sweet honey, zesty lime, and a hint of spice, making it an ideal centerpiece for any grill night. Perfect for family gatherings or casual barbecues, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them until fully coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Clean the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg