Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in honey-sriracha, grilled for sweet and spicy flavor. Ideal for summer grilling.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ 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 garlic cloves, 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 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, black pepper, and kosher salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and arrange them in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
03 - Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 8 hours to enhance flavor.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to minimize sticking.
05 - Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.
06 - Arrange chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, occasionally basting with the reserved marinade, until chicken is deeply caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Finish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes on the grill so well that every bite feels like a secret reward.
  • You can easily tweak the spice level, making it everyone’s go-to for cookouts.
02 -
  • If you try to flip the chicken too early, the glaze will stick and tear—patience pays off!
  • Saving a little marinade for basting makes the surface beautifully sticky and full of flavor.
03 -
  • Brushing on reserved marinade during grilling builds up layers of sticky glaze and flavor.
  • Letting chicken rest five minutes after grilling keeps it super moist and tender.
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