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    Home > Recipe Index > Gluten free > Grilled Broccoli with Hot Garlic Honey

    Grilled Broccoli with Hot Garlic Honey

    Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Oct 26, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Grilled broccoli on a plate with serving spoons.
    Grilled broccoli on a plate with serving spoons.

    This grilled broccoli recipe is a game changer. The edges of the broccoli turn deliciously charred and crispy while the center becomes tender (without heating up your kitchen!). A two-minute sauce of candied chiles, garlic and honey takes the broccoli over the top, providing a sweet and spicy contrast. It’s an easy, healthy side dish that will steal the show (don’t miss the step-by-step VIDEO below!). 

    Close up of grilled broccoli on a plate with serving spoons.

    Ingredients:

    • Broccoli: You’ll need 1 pound of broccoli, which is usually 1 bunch (feel free to double the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd!). 
    • Honey: Honey lends sweetness, balancing the bitterness of the broccoli. You can use any honey you have.
    • Garlic and chile: A garlic clove and a red fresno chile (or you can use a small jalapeño pepper) infuse the honey with a savory-spicy flavor. 
    • White wine vinegar: White wine vinegar brightens everything up and balances all the flavors. 
    All of the ingredients for the grilled broccoli recipe on a work surface with labels.

    How to grill broccoli:

    • Cut a head of broccoli into 4- to 5-inch spears.
    Process shot showing how to cut broccoli into spears for grilling.
    • Toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of neutral vegetable oil. Season well with salt and pepper.
    Broccoli spears in a bowl tossed with oil.
    • Arrange the broccoli on a a preheated grill set to medium-high heat (500˚F / 260˚C). Cover and grill until the broccoli is lightly charred with grill marks, about 5-6 minutes. 
    Broccoli spears arranged on a grill.
    • Using tongs, flip the broccoli over. Cover and continue cooking until it's deeply charred in spots and tender, about 4-6 minutes longer. 
    Close up of charred broccoli on a grill.
    • In the meantime, in a small saucepan, combine honey, sliced garlic and a sliced red fresno chile (or jalapeño pepper). Simmer for two minutes, then add white wine vinegar.
    Honey, sliced garlic and sliced red fresno chile in a saucepan.
    The cooked hot garlic honey in a saucepan.
    • Pour the chile garlic honey over the grilled broccoli, and garnish with flaky sea salt.
    A hand pouring the hot honey over the grilled broccoli.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve this grilled broccoli as side dish alongside Romesco Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork Chops, burgers or any main course you like. You can also chop it up and pile it over Ricotta Crostini as an appetizer. 

    Close up of grilled broccoli on a platter topped with garlic and chiles.

    Recipe tips:

    • If you prefer, you can grill the broccoli on a grill topper pan. If using a grill topper you can use smaller florets.
    • Tongs make it easy to flip the broccoli on the grill.
    • You can also roast the broccoli in the oven instead! Cut the broccoli into florets, toss them with the oil, then roast them in a 450˚F (230˚C) oven until crispy on the outside and tender in the center, stirring halfway through, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with the hot garlic honey.
    • If you like this grilled broccoli, try these Grilled Potatoes!
    A platter of grilled broccoli with serving spoons.

    FAQs

    What kind of grill should I use?

    You can use any grill you have (charcoal or gas) for grilled broccoli. Just aim for a temperature of about 500˚F / 260˚C. 

    How else can I use hot honey?

    The hot garlic honey is also delicious over grilled or roasted cauliflower, winter squash, fried chicken, biscuits and cornbread. 

    How should I cut broccoli for grilling?

    Cut a head of broccoli into 4-to-5 inch long spears. This will make it easy to arrange the broccoli on the grill without the pieces falling through the grill grates.

    More Healthy Grill Recipes:

    • Grilled Panzanella Salad
    • Grilled Peaches with Honey & Cardamom Cream
    • Grilled Eggplant Salad
    • Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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    Grilled broccoli with hot garlic honey on a serving platter.
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    Grilled Broccoli with Chile Garlic Honey

    This grilled broccoli recipe is a game changer. The broccoli turns crispy on the edges and tender in the center, and it’s seriously easy to make (without heating up your kitchen!). A chile- and garlic-infused honey takes the grilled broccoli over the top, giving it an irresistible sweet and spicy flavor. It’s an easy, healthy side dish that will steal the show.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: grilled broccoli
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Equipment

    • Grill

    Ingredients

    Hot Garlic Honey

    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
    • 1 red fresno chile or small jalapeño thinly sliced (or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

    Broccoli

    • 1 pound broccoli cut into 4-to-5 inch spears
    • 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    For serving

    • Flaky sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (500˚F / 260˚C). Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.

    Make the hot garlic honey

    • In a small saucepan, combine the honey, garlic and chile. Bring the honey to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook 2 minutes (it will get quite foamy). Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, for a few seconds longer. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

    Grill the broccoli

    • Place the broccoli in a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Season well with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. 
    • Arrange the broccoli on the grill, positioning the spears crosswise to the grates so that they don’t fall through. Cover and grill until the broccoli is lightly charred with grill marks, about 5-6 minutes. Using tongs, flip the broccoli over. Cover and continue cooking, turning occasionally if needed, until deeply charred in spots and tender, about 4-6 minutes longer.

    Serve

    • Transfer the broccoli to a platter and drizzle with the hot garlic honey. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and devour.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Serve this grilled broccoli as side dish alongside Romesco Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork Chops, burgers or any main course you like. You can also chop it up and pile it over Ricotta Crostini as an appetizer. 
    • If you prefer, you can grill the broccoli on a grill topper pan. If using a grill topper you can use smaller florets.
    • Tongs make it easy to flip the broccoli on the grill.
    • You can roast the broccoli in the oven instead. Cut the broccoli into florets, toss them with the oil, then roast them in a 450˚F (230˚C) oven until crispy on the outside and tender in the center, stirring halfway through, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with the hot garlic honey.
    • If you like this grilled broccoli, try these Grilled Potatoes!

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