HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPE

Here’s a Honey Glazed Chicken that’s sticky, sweet-savory, and easy enough for a weeknight 🍯🍗

Honey Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

• 4–6 chicken thighs or breasts
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp ketchup or BBQ sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Season chicken
   Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Make glaze
   In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, and oil.
4. Bake
   Place chicken in dish and pour glaze over top.
   Bake uncovered:
   • 25–30 minutes (breasts)
   • 35–40 minutes (thighs)
5. Glaze & caramelize
   Spoon sauce over chicken halfway through.
   Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a sticky finish.
6. Serve
   Spoon extra glaze over chicken before serving.

Serving Ideas

• Steamed rice or mashed potatoes
• Roasted carrots, broccoli, or green beans
• Simple side salad

Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha
• Garlic lovers: Double the garlic
• Slow cooker: Low 5–6 hours, then broil to finish
• Air fryer: 375°F for 14–18 minutes, flipping once

If you want a 3-ingredient version, Asian-style, or crispy pan-seared version, just let me know!