Honey Glazed Chicken

Here’s a simple, flavorful Honey Glazed Chicken recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for a weeknight or family dinner 🍯🍗

This dish features tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven or on the stovetop. Serve it with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.

🧺 Ingredients

1½ lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in or boneless)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Brown the Chicken

Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Honey Glaze

In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in honey, soy sauce, mustard, and lemon juice.
Let simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Glaze the Chicken

Return chicken to the pan. Spoon glaze over chicken to coat.
Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes (depending on size), or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

5. Finish & Serve

Spoon extra glaze over chicken.
Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds if desired.

🍯 Tips for Best Results

Use bone-in chicken for more flavor
Baste chicken often so glaze doesn’t burn
Pair with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables

If you want, I can make a sticky oven-baked version that’s even easier for weeknights, or a honey-glazed chicken wings recipe perfect for snacks and parties.