Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

By James Kimble July 6, 2024 4 mins read 149 Views

These grilled honey mustard chicken breasts are incredibly delicious and super easy to make. They are marinated in a mouthwatering honey mustard mixture and then grilled to perfection. These breasts are a must-have for meal prep and delicious weeknight meals!

These tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy mustard flavor are ideal for slicing and adding to salads, wraps, or served over rice, potatoes, or noodles. They also double as a pizza topping!

Would you like a little extra honey mustard sauce? Double the marinade recipe, and reserve half of it to use as a basting sauce. Halfway through grilling, brush the chicken with the extra sauce.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
Chives ( substitute with your favorite herbs or savories. I recommend chopped Italian parsley, chopped green onion, chopped rosemary, or even chopped tarragon.)
Honey
Dijon mustard
Whole grain mustard (sub with an extra tablespoon of Dijon mustard)
Extra virgin olive oil
Apple cider vinegar
Garlic (sub with 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder per clove of garlic)
Morton kosher salt
Black pepper

How do you flatten chicken breasts?

To flatten: Cover your cutting board with a large piece of plastic wrap. Place one chicken breast on top of it, and cover with another large piece of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of your kitchen mallet or a rolling pin, gently hit to flatten chicken breasts working from the thickest portion in the middle to the outer edges. Flatten each breast to a uniform thickness of 3/4-inch.

Marinating

Prepare the honey mustard chicken marinade by combining the honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and paper in a small bowl.
Place your flattened chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the honey mustard marinade on top. Use tongs to work the breast around for even coating.
Seal the bag, and place it in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.

Grilling honey mustard chicken breasts

Preheat your grill to medium heat of 350 degrees F.
Keep a reliable instant-read meat thermometer nearby.
If you chose not to flatten the chicken breasts, you will need to adjust your cooking times accordingly.
Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Flip them over with grill-safe tongs and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Once cooked through, remove the chicken breasts from the grill and transfer them to a clean cutting board. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
Slice breasts, garnish with chives, and serve.
Leftover chicken breasts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3-4 weeks.

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What to serve with honey mustard chicken

These honey mustard chicken breasts work well with most grilled, steamed, or baked vegetable. We’ve listed some of our favorite side dishes below!

Hot Honey Rub

Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American BBQ

Keyword Grilled Chicken Breasts, Grilling Chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 285kcal

Author Sabrina Baksh

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
2 teaspoons chives (or herb of choice) finely chopped (garnish)

For Sauce/Marinade:

1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (sub with an extra tablespoon of Dijon mustard)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Flatten chicken Cover a cutting board with a large piece of plastic wrap. Place one chicken breast on top of it, and cover with another large piece of plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, gently hit to flatten chicken breasts working from the thickest portion in the middle to the outer edges. Flatten each breast to a uniform thickness of 3/4".
Combining marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the flattened chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the honey mustard marinade on top. Use tongs to work the breast around for even coating.
Seal the bag, and place it in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
Preheat your grill for 350 degrees F., or medium heat. Since the breasts have been flattened, they will not take as long to cook. Keep the reserved sauce nearby.
Preheat your grill to medium heat of 350 degrees F. Use a mild flavored wood pellet like apple or peach if you are using a pellet grill for this recipe.
Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip them over with grill-safe tongs and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Once cooked through, remove the chicken breasts from the grill and transfer them to a clean cutting board. Let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice breasts, garnish with chives, and serve.
Leftover chicken breasts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3-4 weeks.