Description
Simple recipe for sweet and tangy grilled chicken thighs using a honey and lime marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the hot grill. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
- Continue grilling, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the skin is crispy and browned, about 18 to 22 minutes total cooking time.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, baste the chicken with any fresh marinade you reserve before grilling, if you boil it first for 1 minute.
- If using boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the cooking time by about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: honey lime chicken, grilled chicken thighs, easy marinade, summer grilling, chicken recipe