Best 12 Easy Honey Chicken Recipes

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Craving a satisfying meal that combines sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than honey chicken, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy texture and delectable glaze. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish promises an effortless cooking experience, allowing you to whip up a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be enjoying this lip-smacking dish in no time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY GRILLED HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN



Easy Grilled Honey-Dijon Chicken image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, add the honey, mustard, 1 tablespoon of oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and put the mixture into a large plastic resealable bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag and shake to incorporate. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and arrange it on a well-oiled grill. Cook until a nice crust forms on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest on a serving platter for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges.

EASY HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN



Easy Honey-Glazed Chicken image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 3 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl (or glass measuring cup), whisk together honey, vinegar, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place chicken pieces on prepared pan; brush with honey glaze to coat. Roast, brushing twice with glaze (do not baste during last 5 minutes of cooking), until chicken is deep brown on the outside and opaque throughout, 20 to 25 minutes.

EASY HONEY MUSTARD MOZZARELLA CHICKEN



Easy Honey Mustard Mozzarella Chicken image

This is simple, and very yummy! My husband loves it and he is as picky as they come! Just throw in the oven and relax. Goes great with rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Provided by SARAHBEA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ cup honey
½ cup prepared mustard
lemon pepper to taste
4 slices bacon, cut in half
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken breast halves in a baking dish, and drizzle evenly with honey and mustard. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
  • Bake chicken 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Top each breast half with 2 bacon slice halves, and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Continue baking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear, bacon is crisp, and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 856.1 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

SUPER EASY HONEY CURRY CHICKEN



Super Easy Honey Curry Chicken image

I got this recipe for my mom and made it for my husband when we were just dating. He was convinced that I was the best cook ever! The recipe called for thighs, but I prefer boneless breasts. I usually serve this over a bed of rice with a steamed veggie medley or asparagus on the side.

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 chicken thighs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Dip chicken in sauce.
  • Place in casserole dish skin side up.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour, basteing every 15 minutes.

EASY HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN MEAL PREP RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Honey-Mustard Chicken Meal Prep Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sweet potato, red potato, red onion, brussel sprout, green beans, carrot, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme, fresh rosemary, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, chicken thighs

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sweet potato, diced
1 cup red potato, diced
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup brussel sprout, quartered
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ cup dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the sweet potato, red potato, red onion, Brussels sprouts, green beans, and carrots on the baking sheet in separate piles.
  • Drizzle everything with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Rub the seasoning into the vegetables until evenly coated and spread flat on the baking sheet, keeping the vegetables separate. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a greased cast-iron skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then brush generously with the honey-mustard sauce. Flip the chicken thighs over and repeat, seasoning with salt and pepper, then brushing with the rest of the honey-mustard sauce.
  • Place the vegetables and the chicken in the oven on separate racks. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) . (Optional: Remove the vegetables once cooked and broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes, or until the skin crisps up.)
  • Let everything cool, then distribute into resealable containers, mixing up the combination of vegetables so that you get something a little different each day.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 30 grams

EASY HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN CUTLETS



Easy Honey-Dijon Chicken Cutlets image

Easy, flavorful chicken dish, perfect fo a weeknight meal!

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
--- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 medium garlic cloves, very finely minced (or, use a microplane)
1 tsp. lemon zest
½ TBSP. honey
1 TBSP. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. coriander, ground
--- olive oil for the skillet
--- lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken on a cutting board. Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice the chicken breasts in half so that one breast becomes two cutlets. (You can also ask the butcher to do that for you.) If the chicken breasts are too large, lay the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them out with a meat mallet to ¼" thickness. Even thickness is important to this recipe, so do not skip this important step. Season the chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard, paprika and coriander. Add the chicken cutlets and turn to coat well on both sides.
  • Bring a large nonstick or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. When the skillet gets hot, add some olive oil. Wait until the olive oil is hot and add the cutlets (if they do not all fit, cook them in two batches). Pour any remaining honey-Dijon mustard mixture from the bowl over the cutlets and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or, until their internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the cutlets from the heat, cover them with aluminum foil for a few minutes to allow the juices to settle, and serve with the lemon wedges.

EASY CAMPBELL'S SOUP HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN BREASTS



Easy Campbell's Soup Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts image

I got this recipe out of a Campbell's soup cookbook. It was very quick and easy to make. Serve it over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up all the sauce!

Provided by Rai5428

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
toasted walnuts (optional) or pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add soup, mayonnaise, honey, and mustard, and stir. Heat to boiling.
  • Add chicken and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Top with toasted walnuts or pecans if desired.

EASY HONEY-NUT CHICKEN



EASY HONEY-NUT CHICKEN image

This recipe and photo come from Grandmaskitchen.com. I have tweaked the recipe for chicken breasts instead of thighs but you may use either, plus I like my chicken cooked longer than most recipes call for. So feel free to do your own tweaking! And enjoy!

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 c honey, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1 c finely ground almonds
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
1 Tbsp dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and salt. Place 1/4 cup honey and the egg in a separate shallow bowl. Stir until combined. Combine the almonds and panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Cut the breasts (or thighs if using thighs) in half if they are large.
  • 2. Place the chicken in the flour mixture and turn to coat. Dip chicken into honey mixture to coat. Then dip chicken in almond mixture and coat well.
  • 3. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, turning once, about 15 minutes on each side (half that for thighs). Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • 4. Meanwhile, combine the remaining honey, the butter and mustard in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.

QUICK & EASY HONEY CHICKEN



Quick & Easy Honey Chicken image

This originally came from a Taste of Home in '94. I've adapted it to my family's style and have made it a quicker and easier meal

Provided by Karrie Ann

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 55m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg.
  • Add 1/2 the butter (1/4 c) to 13 x 9 baking pan and put in the oven to melt butter.
  • Combine Flour, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Coat Chicken in Flour mixture.
  • Take pan with melted butter out of oven.
  • Put dredged chicken thighs into pan, turning to coat with butter Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.
  • Mix brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, curry powder and remaining butter.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Bake 20 minutes more or until chicken is tender, basting several times with drippings from the pan.

EASY HONEY CHICKEN WINGS



Easy Honey Chicken Wings image

You can use the same amount picante sauce in place of the salsa. For more heat use the extra spicy salsa.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup salsa
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder
1 1/2 lbs chicken wings
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet with foil and then spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl stir together the salsa, honey and ginger powder; add in the chicken wings and toss to coat well.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is done.
  • Remove to a serving platter or bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

AMY'S EASY SOY SAUCE HONEY CHICKEN



Amy's Easy Soy Sauce Honey Chicken image

My friend Amy got this from one of her business school friends. She said her kids love, love, love this chicken so I am sharing. We love it too. I used 1/2 cup of oil instead of the full cup. When I cut the recipe in half, I use only 1/4 cup of oil.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roasting chicken, cut into parts with skin
1/2 cup honey
1 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
garlic powder
paprika
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk liquid ingredients together.
  • Put chicken parts in a pyrex baking dish and pour liquid over it.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic, paprika and salt.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.6, Fat 66.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 1057, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 35.1, Protein 14.6

EASY HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Honey Garlic Chicken image

This chicken is good and garlicky with a hint of sweetness. The honey coating becomes rich, sticky, and crispy in the oven, but if you want to go healthier, remove the skins. This works well in the winter served hot, or make ahead and serve cold at a picnic. It's delicious right away, or for more flavor allow it to marinate over night.

Provided by SimplyLiv803

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
12 chicken drumsticks, patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chicken; coat thoroughly. Place chicken, skin side down, in a baking pan. Reserve the honey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven. Turn chicken skin side up; baste with honey mixture. Bake, basting once, until chicken is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Make the marinade: Combine soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and green onions in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
  • Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the sauce to the chicken: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve: Serve the honey chicken over rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Honey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality honey chicken dish at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give honey chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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