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I could eat just about any type of grilled chicken, but especially love this recipe! The marinade is very simple but has tons of flavor.

Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
This chicken marinade is very simple but has tons of flavor. It's one of our BEST grilled chicken recipes!
Serving people
Ingredients
- ½ cup any whole grain mustard
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Reserve 4 tablespoons of sauce and then pour the remaining honey mustard mixture over the chicken, toss and cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for about 30-45 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the grill on medium-medium high heat, grill chicken for about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is done.
- Pour the reserved honey-mustard sauce over chicken and let rest under foil for about 5 minutes. Serve.
Notes
You can easily double this recipe to feed more people!
Nutrition
Calories: 282 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 72 mg · Sodium: 779 mg · Potassium: 500 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 35 g · Vitamin A: 165 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 29 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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This is going on the menu! It looks amazing!!
Yum, yum! The hubby was grilling tonight and this recipe would have been perfect that….maybe next time:)
A new twist on grilled chicken! Must try 🙂
This looks amazing! I looove honey mustard, so we’re definitely trying this soon!
I love new chicken recipes, and this one looks delicious!
This probably sounds like a ridiculous question, but the 1/2 cup of any whole grain mustard…is that referring to like liquid mustard or a ground mustard powder?
You’re fine! It is liquid mustard. Thanks!
I did this last night. It was perfect!!! Husband looooved it! Thanks for the help!! I married three months ago and believe this type of blogs are SUCH a blessing!! 🙂 Greetings from Argentina!
made this yesterday! Wonderful thank you. Didn’t have lemons so used limes. and made them into kebobs. Everyone loved it! Will be making it again!
This is the best chicken marinade I have ever tried. Thanks for sharing, it’s perfect!
Can you let it marinate for longer? Like overnight or for the day?
Yes, it will add more flavor! 🙂
First word out of hubby’s mouth were “MMMmmm so good!” And I have to agree. I left out the red pepper flakes using only the cayenne to tone down the heat, but it still had a delightful kick to it. For those who like “hot”, definitely use both. Grilling it made it so easy too.
I love this! I forgot to reserve extra marinade, so while the chicken cooked in a grill pan I added all of the used marinade to another pan and gently simmered it. When the chicken was done I added a splash of half and half to the hot sauce and then poured over the chicken. It was so delish!!!!
Can I put this in the oven
It should be fine to cook in the oven. We have only grilled this recipe, so you may need to make some temperature adjustments.
I only have anyone ground horseradish must.
I meant I only have stone ground horseradish must.
Can you use brown sugar instead of honey?