Honey Orange BBQ Chicken
This honey orange chicken recipe brings sunshine to your grill - zesty, smoky, and irresistibly sweet with just the right kick of heat.
Ingredients
Method
Mix the orange juice, olive oil, hot sauce, mustard, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare the grill to medium direct heat. Let chicken come to room temperature before grilling.
Drain the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Grill on each side for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover the lid of the grill. Continue cooking the chicken until it's cooked through, about 25 minutes more.
While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the grill. Whisk in the honey, orange juice, BBQ sauce, zest, mustard and allspice. Reserve some of the glaze in a small ramekin for serving.
Brush the chicken pieces with glaze, then flip the chicken, glaze side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Brush second side of the chicken with glaze and flip again. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Remove the chicken from grill to a platter and serve with reserved glaze.
Fire up the grill for this fabulously fiery orange-glazed chicken dish!
Craving BBQ chicken with a citrusy twist? This honey orange chicken recipe delivers big on flavour, with sweet, smoky, and tangy in every bite. It starts with a simple but punchy marinade of freshly squeezed OJ, olive oil, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, and plenty of grated orange zest, all tossed with the fresh chicken. The marinade works its magic, infusing it with bright, sunny flavour.
But the real star of this scrumptious citrus honey chicken recipe is the glossy honey orange glaze. Butter is melted with honey and more fresh orange juice, then whisked together with BBQ sauce, extra orange zest, Dijon mustard, and warming allspice. As the chicken grills, it gets brushed repeatedly with this sticky, aromatic glaze for a super-shiny finish that’s charred at the edges, sweet, tangy, and deeply savoury. We’re sure you’re going to add this orange-glazed chicken dish to your rotation of poultry perfection!
Our honey orange chicken recipe is perfect for laid-back summer BBQs, relaxed family dinners, or anytime you fancy a crowd-pleasing main that feels a bit special without being fussy. Serve it with grilled corn on the cob with garlic butter, fresh lime and cotija cheese, a crunchy creamy coleslaw, or a simple green salad.
If you’re in the mood to riff, add a pinch of chilli flakes for a kick of heat, swap some of the orange juice for lime for a sharper citrus hit, or throw in fresh herbs like coriander or parsley. Once you’ve mastered this citrus honey chicken recipe, why not try an iconic Italian chicken cacciatore, a classic American chicken with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dip, or Japan’s legendary chicken katsu.
