Honey Sriracha Sauce Chicken Thighs, Bariatric-Friendly!

This Honey Sriracha Sauce Chicken Thighs Recipe is not only bariatric-friendly but also diabetic-friendly, gluten-free and freezer-friendly.

Stay home and turn to the grill for your favorite buffalo wing flavor with Sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice. Talk about a quick tasty chicken with a little kick of heat.  Delish!

Recipe by: Holly Clegg
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes + marinate time
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes 

Honey Sriracha Sauce Chicken Thighs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce and honey; set aside.
2. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Add remaining sriracha sauce and lime juice to chicken. Coat chicken in bag and let stand 15 minutes.
3. Spray grill grates with nonstick cooking spray and preheat to medium. Place chicken on grill and sear on medium-high on both sides. Continue cooking on indirect heat around 15-20 minutes or until chicken is done (170°F.) turning several times.
4. Transfer chicken to a platter, brush with reserved sriracha-honey sauce mixture, cover, let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Terrific Tip: Sriracha is a type of hot sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

Calories 216; Carbohydrates 9 grams; Fat 6 grams; Protein 29 grams

ABOUT THE AUTHOR With over 1 million cookbooks sold, Holly Clegg is a culinary expert on easy, healthy and practical recipes. She has a new book "Guy’s Guide to Eating Well: A Man’s Cookbook for Health and Wellness" and has appeared on Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today, QVC, The 700 Club, USA Today, Cooking Light Magazine, Web MD, and Huff Post. She has also consulted for Walmart, Teflon, The Coca-Cola Company, and hospitals throughout the U.S. See more recipes by Holly!