Description
Grilled honey mustard chicken delivers a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Marinating the chicken in a zesty honey mustard sauce ensures tender, juicy meat that’s sure to become a weeknight dinner favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade and Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon thyme in a bowl until your marinade becomes smooth and well-combined.
- Place 4 chicken breasts in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the liquid into the meat, ensuring every surface gets coated.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply. For maximum taste, you can marinate up to 8 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat at 375-400°F. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Place the breasts on the hot grill.
- Cook each side for 5-7 minutes, turning once. Your chicken is ready when an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps redistribute the juices and keeps the meat tender.
- Optional: Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken before serving for an extra flavor boost.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality honey and Dijon mustard for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Chicken breasts work best when pounded to an even thickness before marinating, ensuring consistent cooking and tenderness.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the savory depth.
- Extra marinade can double as a quick sauce when boiled for 2-3 minutes to kill any bacteria from raw chicken contact.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg