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Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs with Easy 5-Ingredient Mango Slaw

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe with a sticky honey sriracha glaze paired with a fresh, tangy mango slaw that balances heat and sweetness perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1.5 to 2 pounds / 700–900 grams)
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sriracha sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cups (150 g) shredded green or Napa cabbage
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice. Adjust sriracha to taste.
  2. Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels. Place in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over, coating each piece well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. While chicken marinates, shred cabbage, thinly slice red onion, and julienne mango. Toss together in a bowl with olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro if using. Set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high (around 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grates.
  5. Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes without moving to develop crust. Flip and grill another 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is caramelized but not burnt.
  6. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with mango slaw on the side.

Notes

Watch the grill closely during the last few minutes to prevent the honey from burning. Pat chicken dry before marinating for crisp skin. Toss mango slaw with dressing just before serving to keep it crisp. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor but note sriracha heat intensifies. Brushing extra marinade during grilling adds gloss but avoid flare-ups.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, grilled chicken thighs, mango slaw, easy summer recipe, spicy chicken, quick dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free

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