Description
Freshly squeezed lime juice, naturally sweet honey, umami infused soy sauce and a healthy dose of fresh ginger and garlic give this 5 minute marinade undeniable freshness. The turmeric layers in a slightly bitter earthiness, while the pepper packs a punch of spice. All of those ingredients join forces and sink deep into the chicken so the flavor stays strong through grilling.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (- or breasts)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (- finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ginger (- finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper (- or black pepper (finely ground))
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili oil or Sriracha
- 1 wedged lime (- to garnish)
- 1-2 tablespoons cilantro (- to garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1" - 1/2" cubes and place in shallow container.
- In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and optional chili oil or Sriracha.
- Pour over chicken, reserving 1/4 cup for later. Make sure the chicken is fully submerged/coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 6 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, soak wooden skewers in a water bath to prevent burning.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and discard the used marinade.
- Preheat a grill over medium heat to about 375°F and coat grill with oil. Place skewers on grill and cook until grill marks appear and center is no longer pink, approx. 5-6 minutes per side. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade. The skewers are ready when the chicken registers 165°F in the center.
- Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy with rice, over a salad or straight from the skewer. You do you. But, I will say, these skewers combo'd with my Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad and a side of white rice is a pretty dang perfect mix of flavors.
Notes
This recipe pairs perfectly with my super easy, Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes