Description
Delicious and simple Honey Mustard Chicken recipe featuring a sweet and tangy honey mustard marinade that adds moisture and flavor to chicken breasts or thighs. Perfectly juicy and easy to prepare, this dish can be grilled or baked to suit your preference.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard (grainy dijon mustard preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Freshly ground salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, cayenne pepper if using, and freshly ground salt and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the bowl and stir thoroughly to coat each piece evenly in the marinade. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
- Choose Cooking Method - Grill: Preheat your grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once heated, place the marinated chicken on the grill and close the lid to retain heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on one side without flipping to develop grill marks and maintain juiciness.
- Flip and Continue Grilling: After 6 to 8 minutes, open the lid and carefully flip the chicken using tongs. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and immediately cover it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to lock in juices before slicing and serving.
- Alternate Cooking Method - Bake: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- This honey mustard chicken marinade is paleo-friendly and enhances the chicken with a perfect sweet and tangy flavor.
- Use grainy dijon mustard for extra texture and taste.
- Optional cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat, but you can omit it if preferred.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer ensures the chicken is safely cooked without drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
