Description
These Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Juicy chicken pieces marinated in a delicious mixture of honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and lime juice, then grilled to perfection. A crowd-pleasing dish for any summer gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the marinade: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill: Set it to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the chicken: Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Hot, garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- This recipe can also be prepared under a broiler or on a grill pan.
- For a milder taste, adjust the amount of sriracha or use sweet chili sauce as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
