Description
This Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Lime Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful summer dish featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and paired with a refreshing, zesty lime corn salad. The combination of spicy honey glaze with the bright, tangy salad makes for a perfect balance of sweet, heat, and freshness that’s ideal for warm-weather dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lime Corn Salad
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, hot sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the Chicken: Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken thighs. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to sear the chicken properly.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked through, juicy, and slightly charred for that smoky flavor.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender meat.
- Prepare the Lime Corn Salad: In a large bowl, combine corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and chili powder, then pour this dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Serve: Plate the grilled hot honey chicken alongside a generous portion of the lime corn salad. For extra flavor, drizzle additional hot honey over the chicken if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Add crumbled cotija cheese or diced avocado to the salad for enhanced richness and flavor.
- For a spicier chicken, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with sides like rice, grilled tortillas, or a simple green salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
