Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Recipe
Dry, flavorless grilled chicken is a crime. This honey mustard version? A masterpiece. Sweet honey, tangy mustard, and smoky grilled perfection create the ultimate bite. The marinade works magic, making the chicken juicy, bold, and anything but boring. Unlike store-bought sauces loaded with mystery ingredients, this one’s fresh, balanced, and dangerously addictive. Serve it with veggies, over a salad, or straight from the grill like a caveman. It’s easy, foolproof, and ready in no time. Forget bland barbecue—this is how you grill chicken right. Fire up the grill and let’s make something worth eating.
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Recipe
Juicy grilled chicken drenched in a sweet and tangy honey mustard marinade. Smoky, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Honey Mustard Marinade:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken in the honey mustard mixture. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight if you plan ahead).
- Preheat the Grill: Heat to medium-high and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook for 6–7 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
- Baste for Extra Flavor: Brush leftover marinade onto the chicken in the last 2 minutes of grilling.
- Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~300
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Iron: 10%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Vitamin C: 6%
Extra Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Let the chicken rest. Cutting it too soon = losing all the juiciness.
- Use real Dijon. Yellow mustard won’t cut it here.
- Double the sauce. You’ll want extra for dipping.
- Grill marks matter. Don’t move the chicken too soon—let it sear.
- Pair it wisely. Serve with roasted veggies, a crisp salad, or garlic butter rice.
