Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe (2024)

There is nothing like the taste of chicken on the grill during the summer and this spicy honey-glazed chicken is no exception! We make this all summer long. With the sweet and spicy flavors you can’t go wrong!

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During the summer our grill is always going while the weather permits. Between barbecuing with friends and family night diners this Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken has become a favorite grilling recipe to make up. Anytime people come over and have it, they LOVE it.

This dinner is so simple, don’t let the list of ingredients deceive you. Most likely you will have most if not all you need in your pantry. It’s a perfect easy dinner recipe when you are wanting to plan dinner and avoiding running out to the store for ingredients.

If you are like us and plan on grilling a lot this summer check out our other awesome grilled chicken recipes. Some favorites are our maple mountain dew grilled chicken recipe, honey lime grilled chicken marinade recipe, and our pineapple grilled chicken recipe. all are extremely juicy and tender and need to make it to your grill this summer.

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Everything you will need to make this Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken recipe:

Honey glazed chicken ingredients:

  1. Garlic powder
  2. Chili powder
  3. Salt
  4. Ground black pepper
  5. Cumin
  6. Paprika
  7. Ground cayenne pepper
  8. Boneless skinless chicken breast
  9. Olive oil
  10. Honey
  11. Apple cider vinegar

If you don’t happen to have apple cider vinegar in your pantry, take a look at this of the best simple apple cider vinegar substitutes from StoneSoup. But, I would encourage you to get some if you have always wanted to try it! There are so many recipes with it and it adds great flavor!

More things you will need for this Spicy Chicken dinner recipe:

  • 2 small mixing bowl
  • Large serving platter (one like THIS would work great)
  • Grill or broiler
  • Basting brush (THESE work wonderfully)
  • Aluminum foil (if using the oven)

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Start that grill and let’s get cooking this Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken!

While the grill is heating up, in a small bowl mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. This will make up the rub for the chicken.

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Next, get out your large platter and place the chicken on it. Then, drizzle the chicken with olive oil making sure each chicken breast is coated.

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Now, take the rub mixture and sprinkle it on top of the chicken and then rub it in making sure that all of the chicken is coated.

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Once that is done, place the chicken on your preheated grill (medium-high heat) and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.

While the chicken is cooking, mix in a small bowl the honey and apple cider vinegar. Warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to mix the honey in.

Set aside half of the glaze for later.

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With the other half of the glaze, during the last minute of cooking the chicken, brush the glaze on both sides of the chicken.

Now, remove the chicken when it has fully cooked and drizzle on top of the chicken the ½ of the glaze that was set aside.

All that is left to do it serve and enjoy!

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Check out the notes below on how to cook this year long in the oven!

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Serves: 8

Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe

Sweet meets spicy in this delicious recipe!

Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Rub

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you like it – I usually do 1/2 teaspoon)

Chicken

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Glaze

  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together all rub ingredients (garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne).

  • Place chicken on a large platter or pan and drizzle with oil, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle rub on top and rub it all over each piece of chicken until chicken is completely coated.

  • In a grill pre-heated to medium-high heat or an oven preheated to lo broil (about 400 degrees), cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is fully cooked.

  • In a small bowl, mix together honey and cider vinegar (to help make the honey easier to stir, warm it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds). Set aside 1/2 of the glaze.

  • During the last minute of cooking, brush 1/2 of the glaze on both sides of the chicken. Remove chicken from grill and drizzle the remaining glaze on top, then serve.

Notes

You could also make this recipe in your oven – instead of preheating the grill, turn on your oven’s broiler.
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and cook chicken for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Take chicken out of oven, brush on 1/2 of the glaze, and return to oven for 3 more minutes. Remove from oven, turn chicken one last time, and brush on remaining glaze. Let cook for 3-4 more minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 209 kcal · Carbohydrates: 19 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 72 mg · Sodium: 432 mg · Potassium: 461 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 232 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 13 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • small bowl (2)

  • large platter

  • Grill

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Recipe adapted from Food.com

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  1. Naturally Healthy says:

    Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe !

  2. Angel Thompson says:

    I made this recipe tonight! It was delicious. However, I made it a little too spicy lol. Thanks for the recipe :)

  3. LP says:

    Made it lil too spicy, hehe.Good recipe.

  4. Shawna says:

    I want to try this I like a little spice but definitely not too spicy any tips to keep it on the more mild side?

  5. Cyd says:

    The two ingredients that will give this recipe a kick are cayenne pepper and chili powder. So those are the ingredients you may want to cut back on.

  6. Priscilla says:

    Can I bake this in the oven?

  7. Cyd says:

    It should work in the oven too. We have only grilled this chicken. So I can't give you exact cooking times. You will want to add the glaze on at the end of cooking time.

  8. Edwin says:

    What kind of honey is used?

  9. Cyd says:

    We have used clover honey and raw honey. They both work great.

  10. Micaela says:

    This might be a dumb question but is it Apple cider vinegar?

  11. Cyd says:

    It is apple cider vinegar. Thanks for letting us know. I went out to the post and edited it.

  12. Summer says:

    How many calories are in this dish Serves 8SPICY HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN

  13. Kathy says:

    Used as directed, but added some chili paste to glaze for added heat. Wonderful

  14. Walter says:

    I enjoyed the recipe very much! I filleted the chicken breasts for more even grilling,

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FAQs

What is honey chicken sauce made of? ›

A classic combination of honey, soy sauce and garlic working together to produce a sticky, sweet sauce to coat golden tender chicken pieces. I love to whip this up to serve over boiled rice for dinner, or as an easy addition to a homemade Chinese banquet.

How to infuse flavor into chicken breast? ›

  1. Make a dry brine. 1 tbsp salt for every 5 lbs, fresh herbs such as thyme, tarragon, oregano etc. Pulse herbs and add to salt. ...
  2. 1 hr before cooking bring to room temp. Pulse together unsalted butter, fresh herbs. Rub all on top, under skin and inside.
  3. Lastly.. stuff chicken cavity with onions, oranges or lemons.
Oct 28, 2021

How to add taste to chicken breast? ›

Medjool dates and fresh herbs:

Then roughly chop a handful of pitted Medjool dates, pistachio nuts, and fresh herbs such as parsley and sage. Mix together with breadcrumbs and the cooked onion and stuff into your chicken breast before baking. You can also swap the dates for a different dried fruit, like cranberries.

How to season chicken like a restaurant? ›

Dry rub or marinade: Applying a dry rub or marinade to the chicken before cooking can add flavor and mimic the taste of grilled chicken. Try using a blend of herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, to add a smoky flavor.

Can you use maple syrup instead of honey for honey chicken? ›

Yes, since they are both liquid sweeteners their shouldn't be any problems, But remember honey and maple syrup have different flavors so expect different taste but they both pair great with chicken anyways.

Is KFC honey sauce real honey? ›

But, presumably to cut even more costs in a competitive fast-food market, KFC doesn't actually serve real honey. Instead, it's "Honey Sauce," made from the ingredients many parents try to avoid: high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and sugar.

What is the secret to moist chicken breast? ›

Brines and marinades help tenderize the meat by bringing more moisture in the protein. With that extra moisture, you lose less when you cook. The simplest way to do this is with a dry brine — unwrap the chicken breasts, salt them on both sides and let them sit in the fridge for at least an hour.

How do restaurants make chicken breast so soft? ›

Restaurants use marinades made from a combination of acidic ingredients (such as vinegar, citrus juice, or yogurt) and flavorful herbs and spices. The acid in the marinade helps to break down the proteins in the chicken, making it more tender.

What brings out the flavor in chicken? ›

Just sprinkling a little salt on top of your chicken right before cooking it will only season the surface. But seasoning the chicken with salt well ahead of time or brining it in a salt-water solution will draw salt deep into the meat, resulting in a very tasty piece of chicken.

What spices go well with chicken? ›

5 best spice and herbs blends for chicken and meat
  • Paprika and garlic powder. Paprika is a great spice that makes any chicken dish stand out, it comes in many forms sweet, hot, regular and smoky. ...
  • Basil and rosemary. ...
  • Ginger and lemongrass. ...
  • Turmeric and chili. ...
  • Coriander and cumin.

How to make chicken breast very tender? ›

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts. ...
  2. Heat the pan. ...
  3. Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ...
  4. Flip the chicken breasts. ...
  5. Turn the heat down to low. ...
  6. Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ...
  7. Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. ...
  8. Remove lid and take temperature.

How to make chicken taste delicious? ›

Marinating not only adds flavor, but the combination of healthy fat and acid in most recipes also helps tenderize the meat. A good marinade is roughly three parts oil to one part acid, plus salt and other seasonings like spices, crushed garlic, or a little natural sugar.

Should chicken sit in seasoning before cooking? ›

Yes, you should always season your chicken before cooking when it's raw. You can even do this up to 24 hours before if you have the time. Why? Because leaving the seasoning on your chicken overnight in the fridge will help it start to trap moisture in the chicken, which will make it nice and juicy once cooked.

What does KFC honey sauce taste like? ›

Smoky and sweet, KFC's Honey BBQ Sauce offers a very unique flavor profile that surely won't disappoint any barbecue lover out there. That finger-licking stickiness comes along with its touch of sweetness which will have you craving for more after each dip into KFC's grilled chicken or fries.

What is honey butter sauce made of? ›

Mix the Butter, Honey and Vanilla essence in a small microwave resistant bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute or till the butter melts. Mix well when done.

What is honey gold sauce made of? ›

Combining honey, dijon and yellow mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and spices, this sauce is a versatile dip, marinade or dressing. Simply whisk together the ingredients in a bowl, adjust the seasoning to your taste, and store in the fridge until ready to use.

What is honey gold wing sauce made of? ›

The Ingredients You'll Want:
IngredientQuantity
Honey (Local Preferred)1/2 Cup
Turmeric3 Heaping Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper (my notes call for red chili flakes in future experiments)1 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar2 Tbsp
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