Description
Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Corn Salad is a flavorful, summer-perfect dish. Juicy grilled chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze and served with a refreshing salad made of fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- For the Sweet Corn Salad:
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears or use thawed frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.
- Brush grilled chicken with the hot honey glaze while still warm.
- For the corn salad: In a large bowl, combine corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Serve the glazed chicken alongside the fresh corn salad. Optionally, drizzle extra hot honey over the top.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or grilled corn for extra smoky flavor in the salad.
- Make it spicier by adding chopped jalapeños to the salad.
- Chicken thighs tend to stay juicier than breasts when grilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, grilled chicken, corn salad, summer dinner, spicy sweet chicken, gluten free meal