Description
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken brings summer backyard barbecue vibes straight to your dinner table. Tangy marinade and perfectly charred chicken make weeknight meals feel like a relaxed weekend celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Flavor Builders:
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika in a medium bowl until your marinade looks smooth and well-combined.
- Transfer 1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into a shallow dish or large zip-top bag. Pour ¾ of your prepared marinade directly over the chicken, ensuring each piece gets completely coated.
- Seal your container and refrigerate the marinating chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat. For more intense taste, you can marinate up to 12 hours.
- Warm your grill to 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a medium-high heat zone. Lightly brush the grates with oil to prevent your chicken from sticking.
- Carefully remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip away. Place chicken pieces onto the preheated grill grates.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once. Ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius) for safe consumption.
- During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush the reserved marinade over the chicken to enhance its flavor and create a beautiful glaze.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice chicken and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives before serving warm.
Notes
- Always reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to safely brush onto grilled meat without contamination.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure consistent cooking and prevent dry edges.
- For tender results, don’t marinate longer than 12 hours, as the acid can start breaking down protein fibers and make meat mushy.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken for quicker grilling and a lighter dish, or use bone-in pieces for more flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg