Description
A delicious and easy recipe for grilled honey mustard chicken that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (pounded to a uniform 1-inch thickness for even grilling)
- Oil for the grill (I use Pompeian grapeseed oil because of the high smoke point)
- 1/2 cup whole grain mustard (I prefer Maille for a more robust texture)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 lemon (juiced to yield about 1.5 tablespoons)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Make the glaze by whisking together whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, cayenne, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme until well combined. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the glaze in a separate bowl.
- Marinate the chicken by coating it with the larger portion of glaze and letting it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400-425°F) and oil the grill grates with grapeseed oil.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes without moving, then flip and grill the other side for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the grilled chicken to a clean plate, brush with the reserved glaze, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken on plates or a serving platter, enjoying the warm glaze that adds shine and flavor.
Notes
- Marinating at room temperature helps the chicken cook more evenly.
- Ensure the reserved glaze is used for brushing after grilling to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grill marks are best achieved by not moving the chicken during the first side cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg