Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Sweet and spicy honey sriracha marinade makes grilled chicken thighs juicy and caramelized for a vibrant summer meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 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 (optional)

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and kosher salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring even coverage. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours, to marinate.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade to use for basting during grilling.
05 - Place chicken thighs onto the grill and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, occasionally basting with reserved marinade, until deeply caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Transfer grilled chicken thighs to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges before serving as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This marinade’s sticky-sweet kick will make you crave grilled chicken every week.
  • The thighs stay incredibly juicy, even if you wander away from the grill for a minute.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chicken, the skin won’t caramelize properly.
  • Reserving some marinade for basting makes the final flavor pop—never use marinade that touched raw chicken.
03 -
  • If the chicken sticks, let it cook a minute longer—it’ll release when ready.
  • A quick spritz of water on the grill calms flames if your marinade drips and smokes.
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