Sweet Heat on the Grill: 3 Honey-Glazed Recipes

🍯🔥 Summer is here, and that means it's time to fire up the grill! If you’re looking to give your BBQ lineup a glow-up, there’s one MVP ingredient that brings the heat and the sweet: honey.

From sticky chicken to smoky shrimp tacos, here are three mouthwatering grilling recipes with honey that are easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for sunny vibes.

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1. 🍯🌶️ Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos

Spicy, sweet, and ready in minutes—these shrimp tacos are summer party perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tbsp Champlain Valley liquid honey

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• 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Small corn or flour tortillas

• Toppings: shredded cabbage, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce, and olive oil.

2. Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 15–20 minutes.

3. Grill shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.

4. Warm your tortillas on the grill, then pile on the shrimp and all your favorite toppings.

🌟 Pro tip: A quick slaw made with cabbage, lime juice, and a touch of honey is chef’s kiss with this.

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2. 🍯🍗 Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers

These juicy, zingy skewers are always a hit at summer cookouts — and yes, they’re just as good as they look.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

• ¼ cup Champlain Valley liquid honey

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• Juice + zest of 2 limes

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper

• Chili flakes (optional)

• Skewers (wooden or metal)

Instructions:

1. Mix honey, lime juice/zest, soy sauce, oil, garlic, salt, and chili flakes.

2. Add chicken and marinate for 1–2 hours in the fridge.

3. Thread onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning until charred and cooked through.

4. Brush with any leftover marinade during the last couple minutes.

✨ Serve with grilled pineapple or a fresh cucumber salad for ultimate summer energy.

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3. 🍆🍯 Sticky Honey-Garlic Grilled Eggplant Steaks (Vegan-Friendly!)

Eggplant doesn’t always get the love it deserves — but that ends now. These caramelized, smoky, sweet-savory slabsare a plant-based grilling dream.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch steaks

• ¼ cup Champlain Valley liquid honey

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• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 2 cloves garlic, grated

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Olive oil

• Salt

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.

2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil.

3. Brush eggplant with olive oil and grill over medium heat, 4–5 minutes per side.

4. During the last few minutes, brush generously with honey glaze until it bubbles and caramelizes.

💡 Bonus points for sprinkling with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

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✨ Grill, Chill, and Honey-Drizzle Everything

So whether you're grilling up juicy chicken, spicy shrimp tacos, or sticky-sweet eggplant, honey adds the perfect golden touch. It brings that irresistible combo of sweetness and char that makes summer food unforgettable.

So grab your tongs, crack a cold drink, and get ready to glaze your way into grilling greatness.

🍯🔥 Happy grilling!

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