Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe (8 Ingredients) Grilling High Protein Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Gluten-free Asian Recipes

Sweet and spicy, this easy grilled sriracha chicken recipe will wake up those taste buds. This grilled chicken thighs recipe has Asian flavors we love, combined with the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of limes. The perfect combination for summer grilling! 

To make this high-protein chicken dinner you will need only eight simple ingredients. Here is your short gluten-free shopping list for this chicken recipe: bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh ginger (read about the health benefits of ginger), fresh garlic, smoked paprika, honey, sriracha sauce and limes for juicing (check out the health benefits of limes).

Grilling Tip: A basting brush makes basting the chicken easy and it is wise to invest in an inexpensive meat thermometer so you know when the chicken reaches the desired temperature of 165 degrees F.

Serve this sweet and spicy grilled chicken recipe with potato salad, cole slaw, beans and sweet tea for a delicious dinner. Shred any leftover chicken for flavorful chicken salad.

Cuisine: American / Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredient

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 6 tablespoons honey
• 6 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the ginger and garlic and cook about 1 minute. Add the smoked paprika, honey, Sriracha and lime juice. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. 
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a hot, preheated grill skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook about 5 more minutes. (You could other pieces of chicken, but it will affect cooking time.)
3. Continue to cook and flip until chicken is almost cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes, then start basting with the sriracha sauce. Chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

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