In the realm of culinary delights, chicken honey reigns supreme as a dish that tantalizes taste buds and captures hearts. Its unique combination of sweet and savory flavors, coupled with the succulent texture of chicken, creates an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey to discover the best recipe for chicken honey is a rewarding adventure. With a myriad of variations and techniques available, this article aims to guide you through the culinary maze and equip you with the knowledge to create a dish that will leave your taste buds singing and your loved ones craving for more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN
I received this recipe from a friend of mine and have used this for years. My family requests this one often. It's a light meal that everyone will enjoy. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by jbrink1
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in hot oil until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Pour honey mixture into skillet and continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 481.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
Quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it too!
Provided by Mary Annthipie Bane
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 296.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
YUMMY HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS
Honey chicken kabobs with veggies. You can marinate overnight and make these kabobs for an outdoor barbecue as a tasty alternative to the usual barbecue fare! Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can also be used. (This can also be done in the broiler.)
Provided by Ann Marie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Broiled
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 442.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
HONEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flour, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chicken wings, BBQ sauce, honey
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 20 wings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, chili powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Coat the wings in the flour evenly, shaking off any excess.
- Place the floured wings on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Preheat oven to 500°F (250°C).
- In a separate bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and the honey. Stir the cooked wings in the sauce and coat them evenly.
- Place the coated wings back onto the baking sheet and spread them in a single layer.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and caramelized. Cool, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 13 grams
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS
I like to bring this dish to work for potlucks. It's always a hit! Quick, easy, AND delicious!
Provided by malcriada
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Wing Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir onion, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, mustard powder, and garlic together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
- Spread chicken wings in an even layer into a shallow baking dish; pour sauce over the wings.
- Marinate wings in refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake the chicken wings, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 750.1 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS
Sticky, easy honey-garlic chicken made simple, with the most amazing 5-ingredient honey-garlic sauce that is so good you'll want it on everything! Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta, or a salad.
Provided by ERIKIM21
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain most of the excess grease from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Place crushed garlic between the chicken and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add honey, water, vinegar, and soy sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until sauce reduces down and thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 232.2 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
TONY'S CHICKEN TENDERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
Fry Tony's Chicken Tenders recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network, then dunk each panko-crusted bite in homemade honey mustard sauce.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breasts into long strips and set aside.
- Beat the 3 eggs in a separate bowl and measure the flour into another separate dish.
- Measure the panko into a pie plate or shallow bowl and season with garlic powder, lemon-pepper, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken strips into the flour, the beaten egg and then dredge them into the seasoned panko.
- Fry in the hot peanut oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown, and remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with Honey Mustard sauce.
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. The sauce can be held in the refrigerator for 1 week.
HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN
My family raves over this nicely browned chicken. The rich honey glaze gives each luscious piece a spicy tang. This dish is simple enough to prepare for a family dinner and delightful enough to serve to guests. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and cayenne pepper; add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Pour 4 tablespoons butter into a 13x9-in. baking pan; place chicken in pan, turning pieces once to coat. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Combine the brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, curry powder and remaining butter; pour over chicken. Bake until juices run clear, 45 minutes, basting several times with pan drippings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chicken winglets, oil, butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame seed, scallion
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Coat each chicken wing with a generous layer of the flour mixture.
- Pour ¼ inch (6 mm) of oil into a shallow pan, and bring it to a medium high heat.
- In small batches, fry the chicken wings for 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the oil and let rest on a paper towel.
- Over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the garlic and ginger.
- Add soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar to pan and reduce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fried wings directly into the sauce pan and stir until the wings are covered in the sauce, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve with scallions on top.
- Nutrition Calories: 2185 Fat: 125 grams Carbs: 192 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 103 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 20 grams
HONEY-BALSAMIC CHICKEN
Short on ingredients, this marinated chicken bakes up tender and flavorful. It's good enough for company. Serve with rice and salad to complete the meal.
Provided by BAGRUBA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, thyme, and rosemary together in a bowl until smooth; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper; add to marinade in plastic bag. Squeeze bag to remove air and seal. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour chicken and marinade into a baking dish.
- Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 114.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS
We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an elegant touch, and it fills the house with a great aroma. -Penny Davis, Newman Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, until chicken is glazed, 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
HONEY MUSTARD GRILLED CHICKEN
'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed', ye shall make and enjoy this simple, tangy, delicious grilled chicken dish!
Provided by Connie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for medium heat.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. Set aside a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for basting, and dip the chicken into the remaining sauce to coat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken over indirect heat for 18 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until juices run clear. Baste occasionally with the reserved sauce during the last 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN TENDERS
With a sweet and savory coating, these chicken tenders are a breeze to make. Serve with ranch dressing, ketchup, or more honey mustard dressing.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Mix honey and Dijon mustard in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Coat with flour then dip into honey-mustard mixture, and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing bread crumbs into chicken.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully turn tenders over, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and cook until chicken is fully cooked and golden brown, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN THIGHS
These honey mustard chicken thighs are quick, easy, and taste a little bit sweet!
Provided by Kim
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, honey, soy sauce, tarragon, and ginger in a large bowl. Rinse chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking pan and spoon sauce over the thighs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Spoon sauce over chicken thighs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 18 g
ONE-PAN HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, brown sugar, honey, dried thyme, dried oregano, green beans
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Time 52m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C)
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. (The skin side will take much longer, in order to properly render the fat and crisp up the skin.)
- Remove chicken thighs and set aside. Pour out any excess fat, but leave some in for the sauce.
- Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add brown sugar, honey, thyme, and oregano, and stir. Reduce heat to low.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Add green beans to skillet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 28 grams
SPICY HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN
A weekend favorite, we call this 'sticky' chicken at our house, since the roasted spices and honey form a sticky, sweet and spicy coating during roasting. Wonderful when paired with a fresh green salad!
Provided by KDcook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken; place in roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the honey, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Using your hands, rub the honey mixture all over the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted butter.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven until the skin begins to brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Baste the chicken with juices in the roasting pan.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and roast until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Baste occasionally during roasting. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 153.2 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 462.6 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
HONEY BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS
This is my own recipe. I love the way they get so gooey and sticky...goes really well with some homemade mac and cheese, some bbq baked beans, and a biscuit.....mmmmm....yum!
Provided by javagirl81
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 18 wings, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash, dry, and season the wings with the salt, garlic, pepper, cayenne, sugar, and paprika. Preheat the oven to 375.
- Spray a cookie sheet with a generous spray of cooking spray.
- Place the wings in a single layer on the cookie sheet, and place in the oven.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes, depending on the size of the wings, turning once.
- While they are baking, make the sauce by slowly simmering the sauce ingredients over the lowest heat.
- When the wings are done baking, carefully dip them in the sauce, and place them back in the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.
- ENJOY!And remember to save some for everyone else!
POTATO CHIP-CRUSTED CHICKEN STRIPS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl or baking dish, add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground mustard and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper and stir to combine. Beat the eggs in a separate baking dish. Finely crush the potato chips in their bag or in a separate resealable bag. Pour into a bowl or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons salt. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour and coat completely, then into the egg mixture until completely coated. Finally, dip the chicken into the potato chips, making sure the chips stick to the whole surface. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- For the honey mustard sauce: While the chicken is baking, mix together the honey, mayonnaise, Dijon, yellow mustard, whole-grain mustard and garlic powder in a small bowl. Season with salt as desired. Serve with the chicken.
HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN
"Honey, Dijon mustard and soy sauce blend perfectly to season these golden baked chicken breasts," relates Julie Rowe of Fort McMurray, Alberta. "A beekeeper shared the recipe with me."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting with pan juices every 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED ASIAN-STYLE HONEY CHICKEN
A marinade of honey, ginger, soy sauce, onion and garlic give this chicken dish an authentic Asian flavor without a lot of fuss.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To Marinate: Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the onion, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and honey; mix together and spoon mixture over chicken. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour, turning pieces once.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bake chicken at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over and top with green onion, then continue baking for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through and juices run clear. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 204.3 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 51.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 553.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use a whole chicken or chicken breasts that are bone-in and skin-on. This will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Make sure the chicken is fully thawed before cooking: If the chicken is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or place it in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking: This will help the chicken brown evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: Cast iron skillets are ideal for cooking chicken because they retain heat well and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're cooking multiple pieces of chicken, make sure there is enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help the chicken cook through without burning.
- Baste the chicken frequently: Basting the chicken with the honey glaze will help it stay moist and flavorful.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Honey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your honey chicken turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give honey chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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