Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce see note
  • ⅓ cup lime juice from about 2½ limes
  • 2 limes zested
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks see note

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, and crushed red pepper.⅓ cup honey,⅓ cup soy sauce,⅓ cup lime juice,2 limes,1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesingredients for honey lime marinade on a baking tray
  • Add chicken to a large Ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal and toss to fully coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticksmarinating chicken drumsticks in a resealable bag
  • Preheat grill to 400°F.
  • Remove drumsticks from marinade (do not discard marinade!) Place on the grill and cook, rotating every 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 30-35 minutes)
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes until liquid thickens and is reduced by half.
  • For the last 2-3 minutes of grilling, brush chicken with reduced sauce. Remove from heat and brush with remaining sauce. Serve immediately.

NOTES

  • Soy Sauce: Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
  • Chicken: Use any cut of chicken for this recipe. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the cut.
  • Clean the grill and oil it before adding the chicken. This will prevent sticking.
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken has a larger margin of error for overcooking. It will stay moist even if you slightly overcook it.
  • Heat one side of the grill to high and the other to medium-high. Sear the chicken on the high heat side of the grill first to form char marks, then flip it onto the lower heat to finish cooking.
  • Keep the grill closed to reduce drying out. 
  • Remove the chicken from the grill when it reaches 160°F internally. Tent it with foil, and it will continue to cook off the heat to 165°F.
  • Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before enjoying. This helps lock in the juices.

Storage: Store grilled honey lime chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.


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