Honey-Glazed Chicken with Mint

This glaze is a simple and delicious way to switch up barbecued chicken.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated January 08, 2025
Elise Bauer
Honey Mint Grilled Chicken
Elise Bauer

Can you tell we are gearing up for grilling season?

This has to be one of the simplest chicken recipes for the taste, grilled or otherwise.

It's just basic grilled (or oven broiled) chicken with a fresh mint and honey glaze. Nothing to it really, but it tastes fabulous.

This recipe is set up for whole chicken parts, but you could easily use boneless, skinless breasts or thighs; just reduce the cooking time.

Honey Mint Grilled Chicken
Elise Bauer

Marinate First, Then Brush on the Honey Glaze

When we grill meat, we like to marinate the meat first in an acidic marinade. Even half an hour of an acid-based marinade (vinegar or lemon juice) helps mitigate the carcinogenic effects of grilling.

The simple marinade in this recipe will do the trick, will not interfere with the honey mint taste, and will help keep the chicken pieces from sticking to the grill.

Broil or Bake Instead of Grill

If you don't have a grill, or you want to make this recipe in the middle of winter, broil or bake it.

To broil, set the chicken 6 inches down from the broiling element on a broiling pan, skin side down. Follow the recipe as written, but you may need to reduce the cooking time.

To bake, follow Steps 1 and 2 as written. Place the marinated chicken, skin side up in a baking dish and place in a 400°F oven, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches a safe temperature. The last five minutes of baking, baste with the glaze. This Classic Baked Chicken recipe will give you more guidance on baking.

Side Ideas for Mint and Honey Chicken

From the Editors Of Simply Recipes

Honey-Glazed Chicken with Mint

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Marinating 30 mins
Total Time 75 mins
Servings 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 (4 to 5) pounds chicken, cut into parts

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 2 tablespoons dried mint)

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken:

    Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Mix vinegar with olive oil and pour over chicken pieces. Turn chicken pieces so that all are coated with the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.

  2. Make the honey mint glaze:

    In a small bowl mix honey, mint, and just enough water for a good basting consistency. Set aside for glazing the chicken.

  3. Prepare the grill:

    Heat the grill to medium high heat.

  4. Season the chicken and grill:

    Remove the chicken pieces from marinade. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place chicken pieces on the hot grill, skin side up. Cook for approximately 25 to 40 minutes, covered, turning every 7 or 8 minutes.

  5. Baste with the glaze:

    For the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, baste all sides with the honey mint glaze. The chicken is done when the juices run clear (not pink) when a knife tip is inserted into both the chicken breast and thigh, and the temperature reaches about 165°F.

    Note that although the breast pieces are bigger, they may finish cooking earlier than the thighs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
794 Calories
44g Fat
24g Carbs
73g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 794
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 284mg 95%
Sodium 271mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 73g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 647mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.