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Honey-Glazed Chicken pairs well with roasted potatoes and grilled brussels sprouts. This recipe was developed by my good friend Karlen Poma. When I visited Karlen in Monterey, California, we had the most fun in the kitchen. I'm not sure she ever leaves the kitchen; she enjoys cooking. This recipe is not difficult to make; it will take about an hour and fifteen minutes from start to finish. You can substitute your favorite fish with chicken if you like the glaze.
How to make Honey-Glazed Chicken
It’s always about the quality of ingredients that you use that make the difference in how delicious your meals are. We encourage you to use all organic and fresh-picked ingredients from the market whenever possible. For this honey-glazed chicken recipe you will need:
- chicken leg quarters
- garlic
- olive oil
- orange juice
- salt and pepper
- Bee Inspired Honey
- cilantro
- rosemary
- thyme
- molasses
- balsamic vinegar
This Honey-Glazed Chicken recipe tastes best when cooked on the grill.
If you have a Green Egg, that’s a good one, but if you don’t, it’s not the end of the world. Once you get all the ingredients together, get the chicken marinating. This honey-glazed chicken is a very easy recipe to put together. Follow these four steps, which won’t take more than an hour after work. When it's time to cook, get the grill going. Next, follow these steps in preparing this honey-glazed chicken recipe.
One: Mix the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, orange juice, salt, and pepper
Two: Marinate
Add the chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the mixture over the chicken shake to coat. Let it rest for most of the day in the fridge.
Three: Make the Glaze
On the stovetop, simmer the glaze ingredients for a few minutes until it thickens.
Tip: If you want to thicken the glaze, mix 1/4 Cup of chicken broth with one tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot until dissolved. Slowly mix the broth with the glaze as you heat it up.
Four: Cook
Heat the grill. Grill chicken, basting occasionally and turning for 40 to 50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165° F. Remove food from the grill when it reaches the desired internal temperature. Allow grilled chicken to sit for a few minutes before serving.
