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    Published: Jan 29, 2020 · Modified: Apr 29, 2025 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Thighs

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    Sweet with heat. This recipe for Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Thighs with cilantro will hit all the right bells and whistles on your taste buds!

    An overhead vertical photo of honey lime sriracha chicken on a platter with a jar or honey, sriracha, limes, and a whisk in the background.

    I've always been a fan of dark meat chicken or turkey and I usually have a good supply of chicken thighs in my freezer since I like to purchase plenty when they're on sale.

    I made this honey lime sriracha sauce one night to cover my thighs (I can't believe I just told you that. LOL), but if you want to slather it on your breasts, who am I to stop you?!!

    LOL. Sorry. Not Sorry.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • Why this easy chicken thigh recipe works:
    • What is the proper internal temperature for cooked dark-meat chicken?
    • Is it better to use a baking sheet or baking dish for this chicken recipe?
    • Bone-in vs. Boneless Chicken Thighs?
    • Skinless or skin-on chicken thighs?
    • Can these honey lime sriracha chicken thighs be frozen after cooking?
    • Can honey lime sriracha sauce be used on other things?
    • What to serve with this recipe?
    • Related recipes for you to enjoy:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Thighs
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    An overhead horizontal photo of a platter of honey lime sriracha chicken with chopped cilantro, a whisk, limes, and napkins in the photo.

    The ingredient list:

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    • chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)
    • honey
    • fresh limes
    • sriracha sauce
    • fresh cilantro
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • baking sheet OR 9x13 baking dish
    • cooking spray
    • aluminum foil (optional)
    • medium bowl
    • whisk
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • meat thermometer

    Why this easy chicken thigh recipe works:

    This chicken thigh recipe is perfect for any busy day because it only takes 5 ingredients and then the oven does all the work.

    Honey Lime Sriracha chicken can be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, OR bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. It even will work wonderfully well with chicken breasts. Either bone-in, skin-on, OR boneless, skinless breasts.

    The choice is yours.

    The final result will be a sweet, spicy, sticky and tangy chicken that will overwhelm your taste buds with its deliciousness and make you giddy with delight.

    Well, at least that's how we felt and I'm pretty sure I can guarantee you'll feel that way also!

    A vertical closeup image of golden brown and succulent chicken thighs with honey lime sriracha sauce piled on a plate with fresh cilantro.

    What is the proper internal temperature for cooked dark-meat chicken?

    165-degrees Fahrenheit using a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone.

    A chart with the proper internal temperature for cooking chicken.

    Is it better to use a baking sheet or baking dish for this chicken recipe?

    Below are a few photos of when I made this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You'll notice that I also added them to a baking dish as opposed to a baking sheet as shown in the video.

    Both cooking vessels and chicken thighs options are totally acceptable.

    Spicy Cilantro Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

    Bone-in vs. Boneless Chicken Thighs?

    Honestly, I like both, but the bone-in variety gives a little extra flavor to the meat, thanks to the bone.

    That said, a bone-in chicken thigh will take longer to cook than a boneless chicken thigh. The reason being that it will take longer for the bone to heat through, subsequently taking the chicken longer to cook.

    Skinless or skin-on chicken thighs?

    Many times I will opt for skinless chicken thighs to help keep the calories down.

    However, there are just some times when you want that extra flavor that only crispy chicken skin can provide.

    It also depends on what's for sale in the market. I always go for the sale item because this easy chicken dinner will work with either option.

    A vertical closeup image of an easy chicken dinner of golden brown succulent chicken thighs with honey lime sriracha sauce with fresh cilantro as a garnish.

    Can these honey lime sriracha chicken thighs be frozen after cooking?

    YES!!

    Make sure to cool the thighs completely before wrapping or storing them in an air-tight freezer container.

    These cooked chicken thighs can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Can honey lime sriracha sauce be used on other things?

    Heck yeah!

    I suggest using it on pork chops, pork tenderloin, fish, shrimp, scallops, chicken breast, chicken wings, turkey burgers, ground beef burgers, tuna burgers, ribs, and even lamb.

    I do believe this sauce would even taste good over a baked potato, or mixed with mayo for a dipping sauce for veggies.

    How's THAT for something new and different?

    What to serve with this recipe?

    • Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Cardamom and Maple Syrup

    Roasted Parsnips & Carrots are great by themselves but add a dash of cardamom, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup and you now have a side dish that is a worthy companion to anything (and everything) else on the dinner plate.

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    "With the help of this BBQ Side Dishes recipe roundup, your BBQ menu will keep your family and friends very full, and extremely happy!"

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    • Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread

    Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Rosemary and Smoked Mozzarella works equally well as a delicious appetizer, side dish for a BBQ or family meal.

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    Related recipes for you to enjoy:

    • Strawberry Sriracha BBQ Sauce
    • French Onion Chicken Thighs
    • Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs
    • Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs
    • Pork Chops With Strawberry Relish
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    A platter of honey lime siracha chicken thighs topped with cilantro.

    Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Thighs

    Renee Goerger
    Sweet with heat. This recipe for honey lime sriracha chicken thighs with cilantro will hit all the right bells and whistles on your taste buds, and will soon become a family favorite!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course chicken thighs, Easy Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine Chicken
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 132 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 each chicken thighs bone in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless, skinless chicken thighs may be substituted).
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • ½ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce or to taste
    • 4 each limes zest and juice, divided
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus additional for garnish (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
    • Squeeze the juice of two limes over both sides of each thigh.
    • Season both sides of each thigh with salt and pepper.
    • Set the thighs aside to marinate for approximately 15-20 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, juice of two limes, sriracha sauce, and chopped cilantro until combined.
    • Brush half of the sauce over the tops of chicken thighs.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the remaining sauce over the thighs.
    • Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking until the chicken is deeply browned and the internal temperature reaches 165-degrees on a meat thermometer.
    • Serve with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    May be frozen after cooking. Cool completely and store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
    Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat, loosely covered in a conventional oven or air fryer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's easy chicken thigh dinner recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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    1. Kelley says

      January 29, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      This sounds amazing! I cant wait to try this one!

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    2. SweetSugarBelle says

      November 18, 2012 at 5:08 pm

      Hahahahahaha! Sounda like your thighs are having way more fun than mine!!!

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      • Renee Goerger says

        November 18, 2012 at 7:54 pm

        You crack me up Callye! Your comment had me snort out loud! SOL!

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    3. Andrew's Mom says

      November 14, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      I will be making this. Love chicken thighs and cilantro!

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