Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in honey sriracha, grilled to a caramelized finish for lively summer meals.

# What You'll 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 cloves garlic, 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 honey, sriracha sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt until fully combined.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken thighs from marinade and allow excess to drip off. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.
05 - Place chicken thighs on grill and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, occasionally basting with reserved marinade. Grill until chicken is deeply caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze turns sticky and caramelized on the grill, creating finger-licking goodness.
  • This marinade is foolproof for juicy results, even if you forget to flip once or twice.
02 -
  • If you rush the marinating time, you’ll miss out on the signature sticky glaze — patience pays off.
  • Basting with the reserved marinade transforms a good grill into a great one and keeps the thighs juicy.
03 -
  • Letting the thighs rest before slicing keeps the juices locked in.
  • Grilling over direct heat first, then finishing with indirect heat, gives deep char without drying out the chicken.
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