Description
This juicy hot honey chicken is grilled to perfection and paired with a creamy sweet corn salad bursting with fresh lime and herbs. A quick, easy, flavor-packed summer dinner you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 tbsp hot honey, plus more for drizzling
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Corn Salad:
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6 ears sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob (raw)
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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¼ cup sour cream
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tbsp lime zest
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Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, hot honey, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Marinate chicken for 30 mins or overnight.
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Grill over high heat, 5–6 mins per side until 165°F. Rest and drizzle with more hot honey.
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Mix corn, onions, and cilantro. In another bowl, whisk sour cream, lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Combine with corn. Chill before serving.
Notes
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Adjust hot honey to your spice preference
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Use frozen corn if fresh is not available
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Grill corn for smoky flavor, or use part grilled and part raw
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Use regular honey for a milder dish
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Make it gluten-free: all ingredients are naturally gluten-free
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Summer Grilling