Honey Glazed Chicken is a delicious recipe you’re going to love! Adding a nice sweetness and tangy taste to your chicken makes it perfect for an Asian inspired dish or just a simple dinner.
You can make this Honey Chicken Recipe in an air fryer or in the Instant Pot for a fast dinner that is ready in minutes! What makes it even better is that its a simple recipe no matter which appliance you use!
When you don’t have a lot of time on hand to make a full dinner, it’s easy recipes like this Honey Chicken Marinade that really help make dinner rock.
When the food tastes this good, and doesn’t dirty that many dishes during prep- you know you’ve got a winner.
If you’re looking for a nice Asian inspired dish to pair with this honey glazed chicken, my Easy Japanese Rice Bowl would be an amazing contribution.
What's in Honey Glazed Chicken?
- 2 small Chicken Breasts, about 1 pound
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoons garlic
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
How to make Air Fried Honey Glazed Chicken?
- In a bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, and honey. Stir to combine
- Add in the salt and pepper
- Slice the chicken breasts in half (horizontally to make 4 thin chicken breasts)
- Place the chicken in the marinade and then allow it to sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes per side (flip and repeat)
- Remove the chicken breasts and then allow them to rest
- The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees
- Slice and serve over rice, or on a salad
What can I serve with Honey Glazed Chicken?
Honey glazed chicken would be a great dish to pair with rice and a steamed vegetable! With the sweetened glaze on the chicken you may not want to pair it with bolder side dishes so that the chicken can remain the star of your plate.
How long will Honey Chicken Recipe last?
Honey glazed chicken should be eaten as soon as possible, but if you have any leftovers keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 5 days. Reheat to 165 and enjoy.
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Honey Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 Small Chicken Breasts about 1 pound
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoons Garlic
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ teaspoons Pepper
Instructions
Air Fryer: CrispLid Directions
- In a bowl combine olive oil, vinegar and honey and stir to combine
- Add salt and pepper
- Slice chicken breasts in half (horizontally to make 4 thin chicken breasts)
- Place chicken in marinade and allow to sit for 30minutes to 2 hours
- Place chicken breasts in air fryer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes per side (flip and repeat)
- Remove chicken breasts and allow to rest
- Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees
- Slice and serve over rice, on salad.
Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Directions:
- In a bowl combine olive oil, vinegar and honey and stir to combine
- Add salt and pepper
- Slice chicken breasts in half (horizontally to make 4 thin chicken breasts)
- Place chicken in marinade and allow to sit for 30minutes to 2 hours
- Place 1 cup of water in bottom of Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
- Place chicken on trivet in Pressure Cooker
- Set to Manual / Pressure Cook for 9 Minutes with a 6 minute Natural Release
- Remove chicken and allow to rest
- Slice chicken and serve over Rice, or on a salad
Jenny
Is this a tap of garlic minced or garlic powder?
Devour Dinner
Hi Jenny, I prefer to use minced garlic.
Michelle
This only says 2 red vinegar. What is it? Tablespoons, teaspoons?
Devour Dinner
Hi Michelle, The recipe card at the bottom of the post has all the measurements and directions. You will need 2 Tbs Red Wine Vinegar. Hope that helps.
Cathi
Your recipe and instructions only says 2 Red Wine Vinegar what is the measurement to be used tsp or Tbs
Devour Dinner
Thanks Cathi! It's 2 Tbls of Red Wine Vinegar. I'll get that updated