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.