Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe

Name: Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; juice of 1 lime ((about 1 ½ tablespoons)); pinch of salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons Sriracha dry seasoning (more or less to taste (or substitute your favorite seasoning blend)); 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((about 8 thighs) ); ½ tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes ((optional)); chopped fresh parsley for garnish; sliced lime wedges for serving

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Easy Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe

On the table in about 30 minutes!

Quick cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs are the base of this quick and flavorful weeknight meal. The chicken cooks in about 20 minutes and is finished in a delicious garlic infused sauce that’s sticky, sweet and spicy with a tart citrus tang from fresh lime juice.

We’ve got so much flavor going on here … there’s nothing boring about this chicken dinner!

We were so thrilled with our Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp, I knew it would be terrific adapted for chicken thighs. To add a little more depth to the flavor, we brought soy sauce to the party which turned out to be the perfect compliment for the sweet honey and fresh lime juice.

Can you use other chicken pieces for this recipe?

Yes you can. Chicken tenders, cutlets or chicken breasts are all good choices for this recipe. If using full sized chicken breasts, adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure they’re cooked all the way through.

Chicken pieces should reach an internal temperature of 165F to be safe to eat. When in doubt, pull out your trusty instant-read thermometer and double check.

Ingredients you’ll need for our Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe

For the sauce:

garlic cloves
low-sodium soy sauce
honey
fresh lime juice
salt
pepper

For the chicken:

Sriracha dry seasoning
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
olive oil
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
parsley for garnish
lime wedges for serving

How to make our easy Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thighs

First, combine the sauce ingredients: garlic, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Next, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place on a plate or small baking sheet. Season both sides of the chicken with Sriracha seasoning.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and the chicken in a single layer. Cook until the chicken is browned on both sides.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic lime sauce. Cook the chicken, turning and stirring occasionally, until cooked all the way through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F.
Sprinkle the chicken with crushed chili pepper flakes and parsley. Serve over cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

As mentioned above, this chicken thigh recipe is best cooked in a non-stick skillet to avoid burning as the sauce caramelizes.

What can you serve with Honey Lime Chicken Thighs?

These cooked chicken thighs are terrific served over rice or pasta, basically anything that will help you sop up every drop of zesty sauce. Crusty bread works great too! Served with a side of steamed broccoli or oven roasted green beans, this chicken thigh recipe is super satisfying and very delicious.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, or cilantro leaves and sliced lime wedges.

Did you know you can freeze chopped fresh herbs? I don’t like to waste food so if I buy a bundle of fresh parsley or cilantro at the store, I like to use it all before it goes bad.

If you have extra fresh herbs in your refrigerator, too, chop the leaves and pour them directly into an airtight freezer safe container. The herbs won’t even stick together once frozen and retain a good bit of their beautiful color. Whenever you need a garnish or a few tablespoons of fresh herbs, check the freezer for your stash!

Other recipes to make using Sriracha seasoning:

We have several more recipes featuring our favorite Sriracha seasoning. One of the best is these Grilled Chicken Skewers with a Sweet Sriracha Glaze. This chicken is easy, quick and delicious and perfect for a weeknight meal.

If you’re looking for a great way to elevate the flavor of a mild flaky fish fillet, try our Sriracha Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos. So much deliciousness in every bite and who doesn’t love fish tacos?

Finally, check out our recipe for Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn and you’ll be amazed at the fantastic flavor combination in our nod to classic Shrimp & Grits.

More chicken thigh recipes:

For a deliciously flavored baked chicken thighs recipe, try our Oven-Roasted Greek Chicken. Made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts flavored with a simple yogurt based marinade. Bake the chicken pieces until juicy and tender, with nice crispy skin and plenty of flavor.

If you love crispy chicken skin, try our Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Herb Pan Sauce. Tender, juicy and inexpensive chicken thighs are always a terrific addition to the weeknight recipe rotation. Simmered gently in our rich and flavorful pan sauce, these versatile thighs may be your new family favorite!

Finally, if you have plenty of leftover cooked chicken, make these inexpensive, freezable Southwest Roll-ups. They are the perfect grab and go lunch!

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