Honey Lime Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken thighs grilled and basted with a spicy honey lime glaze. These skewers are sweet, savory, citrusy, and just the right amount of spicy—with a sticky finish that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
Ingredients
- 2½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces
- Garnish: 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley; lime wedges
Honey Lime chicken marinade (and glaze)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 6 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lime zest from 1 lime
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice from 1½–2 limes
- 4 garlic cloves minced or grated
- 1½ tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1½ tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cornstarch optional, to thicken
Instructions
- Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl or blend in a processor.
- Pour half the marinade (≈½ cup) over chicken in a sealed bag or container.
- Marinate 30 min at room temp or 6–12 hr in fridge. Reserve the other half for glazing.
- If using cornstarch, mix into reserved marinade and microwave 1 min to thicken.
- Soak skewers 30 min. Thread chicken pieces, pat dry, and discard marinating liquid.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/honey-lime-chicken-skewers/
Notes
- You can swap Sriracha with another chili sauce or omit for less spice.
- Maple syrup adds a deeper richness compared to honey—use whichever suits your taste!
- Great paired with rice, grilled veggies, or over salad greens for a low-carb meal.