Description
Sweet Chili Glazed Grilled Chicken offers a perfect harmony of sweet and spicy flavors combined with juicy, tender grilled chicken. Ideal for summer barbecues or casual dinners, this easy-to-make recipe features a vibrant glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering a crowd-pleasing dish with bold, balanced flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken
- Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
Glaze Ingredients
- Sweet chili sauce
- Soy sauce
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh lime juice
- Honey or brown sugar
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, honey or brown sugar, and olive oil until fully combined. This quick glaze will coat the chicken and caramelize beautifully on the grill.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a shallow dish or resealable bag, then pour half of the prepared glaze over them. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking. This creates the ideal environment to achieve perfect grill marks and juicy chicken.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Halfway through grilling, brush the chicken with additional glaze to build a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Rest and Serve: After the chicken is fully cooked, transfer it to a plate and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. This helps lock in moisture and lets the flavors settle before serving.
Notes
- Marinate Time: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer rather than shorter.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety and juiciness.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Grill: Leave enough space between pieces for even cooking and nice grill marks.
- Brush Glaze Often: Applying glaze during grilling enhances flavor layers and glossy finish.
- Rest Before Serving: Resting the chicken preserves moisture and results in tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet chili glazed chicken, grilled chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, summer BBQ chicken, easy chicken recipe