Try these three favorite honey glazes for chicken and your family will love them. Each offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, or tangy flavors.
1. Classic Honey Soy Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
How to Make & Use:
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the honey mixture into the skillet, cook and stir until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes more).
- Serve hot and enjoy the sticky, sweet glaze[1].
2. Honey Garlic Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine or apple cider)
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
How to Make & Use:
- Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and water in a bowl.
- Sear chicken on both sides in a skillet until golden and mostly cooked.
- Add the honey garlic glaze to the pan and cook, letting it bubble and thicken while turning the chicken to coat it evenly.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and glazed[2].
3. Honey Mustard-Orange Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
How to Make & Use:
- Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
- Brush or spoon glaze over chicken (thighs, breasts, drumsticks) halfway through roasting or grilling.
- Brush again during the last few minutes of cooking for a flavor-packed finish[3][4].
Each of these honey glazes delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. They are great for baked, pan-seared, or grilled chicken and are guaranteed crowd-pleasers!
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