Description
This Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to elevate your grilled chicken game. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this marinade creates juicy and tender chicken every time. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
For The Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For The Marinade:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, grated ginger (if desired), and black pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high, oil the grates, then grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Cooking Time: Grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let It Rest: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after grilling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with lime slices and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can brush some marinade on the chicken while grilling.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Easy Marinade Recipe
