Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken

Last updated on June 22nd, 2026

Tossed in a simple, 3-ingredient soy marinade then grilled or roasted until crispy, this Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken is juicy, tender and loaded with flavour.

The sauce is the secret. An addictive, sticky-sweet honey soy glaze that’s totally DELICIOUS and so easy to put together!

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken

• 1 lb (454 grams) chicken (legs, thighs, breasts or wings)
• 1 tablespoon (14 grams) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (14 grams) low sodium soy sauce
• Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper

Honey Garlic Glaze

• 1 tablespoon (14 grams) low sodium soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon (21 grams) honey
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) filtered water
• 1 teaspoon (4 grams) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds and/or chili flakes to garnish (optional)

What if I don’t have a grill?

Roast marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet at 425° for 20 minutes following the internal temperature guideline below, then continue as directed in step 3.

Enjoy this Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken as an appetizer or serve it as a simple main together with your sides of choice.

Try these Baked Rosemary Chicken Meatballs or these Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs next.

Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken

Sticky Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken that's been tossed in a simple, 3-ingredient soy marinade then grilled or roasted until crispy. The sauce is the secret. An addictive, sticky-sweet honey soy glaze that's totally delicious and so easy!

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Chill time:1 hour hr

Total Time:1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Snack

Keyword: chicken, garlic, grilled, honey

Servings: 4

Author: Kerry

Equipment

• Grill-safe tongs

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken legs, thighs, breasts or wings
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Honey Garlic Glaze

• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons filtered water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Optional: 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds and/or chili flakes to garnish

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Instructions

• Place chicken pieces in a sealable glass container or plastic bag. Add olive oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Seal and toss to coat, then let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat grill (*or oven) to 425º. Transfer chicken to grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through using grill-safe tongs to ensure even heat distribution. Chicken will be done once crispy and cooked to an internal temperature of 165º. Remove from heat and place in a medium-sized bowl to let rest for 5 minutes.
• To make the glaze, combine soy sauce, garlic, honey, water and corn starch in a small saucepan. Turn heat to medium-low and cook stirring continuously until sauce starts to bubble and thicken (about 5 minutes).
• Pour the glaze over the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer to serving plate(s) and ENJOY.

Notes

Make ahead: Chicken may be prepped in marinade up to 3 days in advance for a quick 30-minute weeknight meal.

Cornstarch: If you don’t have cornstarch, you can use 1 teaspoon oat or all-purpose flour as a substitute.

If you don’t have a grill: Roast marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet at 425° for 20 minutes following the internal temperature guideline above, then continue as directed in step 3.

Storage: Honey garlic chicken is best enjoyed fresh from the grill. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated as desired.