Juicy Grilled Glazed Autumn Chicken With Apple Pump

Name: Juicy Grilled Glazed Autumn Chicken With Apple Pumpkin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 12 ounces harvest pumpkin ale (Harvest Moon); 1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon amchur (optional); 1 small onion, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup sriracha sauce; Chicken; 4 4 boneless chicken breasts (breasts scored) or 2 -3 lbs chicken wings; Autumn Pumpkin Sauce; 14 ounces pumpkin puree; 3/4 cup apple cider; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1 pinch chili pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon apple liqueur (Korn)

Try this homemade Juicy Grilled Glazed Autumn Chicken With Apple Pumpkin Sauce recipe the whole family will love. Made with Marinade, pumpkin, honey and…

This Juicy Grilled Glazed Autumn Chicken With Apple Pumpkin Sauce relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as marinade, honey or 1/2 cup maple syrup, vegetable oil and fresh ground black pepper. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 729 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

Marinade
12 ounces harvest pumpkin ale (Harvest Moon)
1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon amchur (optional)
1 small onion, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
Chicken
4 4 boneless chicken breasts (breasts scored) or 2 -3 lbs chicken wings
Autumn Pumpkin Sauce
14 ounces pumpkin puree
3/4 cup apple cider
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 pinch chili pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon apple liqueur (Korn)

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Marinade:
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Mix all the marinade ingredients together.
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Pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Place the chicken in the refrigerator overnight turning often to ensure all sides get coated and penetrates the meat.
4
Heat the other half of the marinade and reduce to 1 cup. If more heat is desired add 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce. To be used to glaze the chicken. Can be prepped the day.
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Remove from marinade and let drip away removing excess marinade.
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Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and optional pepper flakes in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 30-60 minutes. Depending if you use fresh or canned pumpkin. Add liquor off the fire stir, cover and set aside. Can be prepared the day before good chilled or warm.
7
Heat grill and oil grates.
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Grill chicken legs until well browned on all sides, turning once, 30 to 40 minutes. Glaze the chicken the last 5 minutes with the reduced marinade.
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Test:.meat near thigh bones should no longer be pink when tested with the tip of a knife.
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Boneless chicken breasts will cook quicker so turn after 5-7 minutes glazes the flip after 5-7 minutes and glaze.
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Wings over medium flame. You don't want too high of a temperature. You will also need to turn the wings frequently to avoid burning. It will mean standing by the grill, but you can cook a lot of chicken wings in about 15 to 20 minutes. Just before removing brush glaze over wings.
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Serve with warmed Autumn Pumpkin Sauce for dipping.
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FYI.
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All grills are different temperatures.
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Take advantage of indirect heat!
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If the chicken browns quickly finish over Brown over direct then move to indirect heat.indirect heat.
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All grills have hot spots so watch and be sure to move the chicken to spots on the grill so not to burn and completely cook the chicken.
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As the time of the year makes grilling quicker or slower. So take care and watch and enjoy you food as it grills.
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Be sure to Visit the grilling forum http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=42 for any help!

729

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 12 ounces harvest pumpkin ale (Harvest Moon), 1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Juicy Grilled Glazed Autumn Chicken With Apple Pumpkin Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
729 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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