Description
A juicy grilled chicken or salmon recipe with a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey bacon glaze. Perfect for weeknights, summer barbecues, or meal prep.
Ingredients
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4 chicken breasts or salmon filets
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons steak seasoning
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6 slices turkey or beef bacon, chopped
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3/4 cup honey
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
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In a zip-top bag, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, brown sugar, and steak seasoning. Add chicken or salmon.
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Marinate chicken for 2 hours to 3 days. Marinate salmon for 1–2 hours only.
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Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserve 1–2 tsp fat.
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Add honey, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer 2–3 min. Add bacon. Simmer again.
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Grill chicken or salmon until cooked through (165°F for chicken, flaky for salmon).
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Brush glaze on during final minute of grilling. Rest 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
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For halal, use turkey or beef bacon.
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Double the glaze—it’s great for veggies or rice too.
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Store extra glaze in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Salmon requires less marinating time than chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Fusion