Description
Honey Mustard Chicken brings together tangy and sweet flavors that dance perfectly on your dinner plate. Grab some chicken breasts and whip up this simple weeknight meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in a large bowl until your marinade is smooth and well-blended.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to your marinade, stirring thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings completely.
- Submerge 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring each piece is completely covered and coated.
- Seal your container and refrigerate for 1-4 hours, allowing the chicken to absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Preheat your grill to 375°F, creating a medium heat zone for even cooking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, discarding the remaining liquid to prevent cross-contamination.
- Place chicken breasts directly on the preheated grill grates, positioning them at a 45-degree angle for perfect grill marks.
- Grill each chicken breast for 6-7 minutes, rotating once halfway through to ensure consistent cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the breast.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to retain maximum juiciness.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least an hour to help the honey mustard flavors penetrate deeply and tenderize the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, ensuring the chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your Dijon mustard is gluten-free and use tamari instead of regular soy sauce if included.
- If grilling isn’t possible, this marinade works beautifully for baking or pan-searing chicken, giving you flexible cooking options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg