Grilling and searing are my two favorite ways to cook chicken. This Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe consists of simple ingredients that you can find right out of your pantry. It’s affordable, easy to make and delicious. This recipe is quite similar to chicken teriyaki, but is less sweet and lighter in its all-around flavor. I prefer to use boneless chicken thighs for this recipe because chicken breasts are susceptible to drying out. If you do prefer to use chicken breasts, start by pounding chicken breast to a half-inch in thickness. Do not overcook chicken breasts, as the meat can become dry very fast.
Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 2 -4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts thin slice (preferably chicken thighs). If you use chicken breasts, start by pounding chicken breasts to a half inch thickness
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Squeeze Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Mexican Chili Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add honey, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic cloves, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, Mexican chili powder, smoked paprika and rice vinegar.
- Season and rub chicken throughly with mixed spices and other ingredients.
- To marinate the chicken, place the meat in a zip lock then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Place the grill pan on the stove and turn heat to medium-high.
- Brush the grill pan with olive oil using a pastry brush or spray oil
- Cook the chicken thighs without moving them for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cool the other side for the same amount of time.
- Use an internal meat thermometer to check on temperature, and remove the chicken from the grill when the temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with rice or wild rice
Angelic Sinova
Apr 4, 2016 at 1:56 amCan I just say that your photography always astounds me! That Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken looks super delicious. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe out soon.
Alli Rutherford Smith
Apr 4, 2016 at 3:52 amGrilling and pan searing are my favorite ways to cook chicken also. I have a honey glazed chicken recipe that’s done in the oven and seems to take forever. I like your way much better. It looks delish, too! My family would love this.
DadofDivas (@dadofdivas)
Apr 4, 2016 at 6:59 amHave you tried this on salmon? It sounds like it would go well with this too!
Jenn@ EngineerMommy
Apr 4, 2016 at 8:35 amI love a glazed honey chicken recipe and this one looks so delicious. I’d love to try this recipe this weekend! I’m sure my kids would love this recipe!
Pam
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:48 amI eat chicken a lot and I love finding new recipes for it! I need to try this recipe out soon!
Jeanine
Apr 4, 2016 at 5:18 pmI love chicken. This actually looks really delicious. I would love to make this for my family, not sure I’d want to share though. Yummy.
poshjournaladmin
Apr 4, 2016 at 5:19 pmabsolutely love your idea. Definitely will try salmon next time
brittany
Apr 4, 2016 at 7:01 pmOh yum!! Grilled chicken is the best! I just spent all afternoon searching different chicken recipes. Will have to save this one for next time 🙂
Chantal
Apr 4, 2016 at 7:42 pmOh wow this looks delicious! I need to try this recipe because my mouth is watering!
Franc Ramon
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:30 pmThis would really be add flavor to your chicken. The grilled honey glazed chicken looks really delicious and would make a great meal.
dawn
Apr 5, 2016 at 9:30 amoh my your photos are everything. i love how clear they are and how they pop. the dish looks simply amazing.
Anosa
Apr 5, 2016 at 11:38 amThanks for the recipe, this chicken looks delicious. I do not think have ever made grilled honey glazed chicken but ready to try it out.
mimicutelips
Apr 5, 2016 at 5:00 pmThis sound delicious, I’m trying to eat better and lighter as we ease into the summer months.
Stephanie Pass
Apr 5, 2016 at 5:42 pmThis looks just gorgeous! I love honey glazed chicken, especially when my husband grills it. We might just be having this for dinner tomorrow!
Kita
Apr 5, 2016 at 6:16 pmThis looks amazing. The recipe is surprisingly simple. Adding it to my recipe box for future reference.
Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag)
Apr 6, 2016 at 7:10 amYummm… I love chicken and this looks delicious! I would love to try this recipe today!!