Name: Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 52 min
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

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This delicious grilled honey mustard chicken recipe has quickly become a favorite summer dinner recipe. It is extremely easy to prepare and make and still produces a wonderfully tasty and flavorful piece of grilled chicken.

If you are looking for a picky eater approved, and kid-friendly dinner, this one will work great! Our kids love the flavor of the honey mustard that the chicken breasts are marinated in. You will get such a juicy chicken from this recipe that you might not even need a dipping sauce. That is the beauty of this marinade.

Raw chicken breasts on a tray beside a cutting board with mustard, honey, garlic, spices, and a bowl of white liquid on a white surface.

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Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make our grilled honey mustard chicken, you need the following ingredients:

Whole grain mustard
Honey
Fresh lemon juice
Minced garlic
Paprika
Salt
Cayenne pepper
Red pepper flakes
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

Raw chicken breasts covered in a thick, grainy brown marinade on a white tray.

Grilled, seasoned chicken breasts with herbs on a white tray.

How to Make Our Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

Begin by whisking together the whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Once that is all put together, pour everything but about 4 tablespoons of the honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts and toss it until the chicken is covered in the honey mustard sauce.
Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, go and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
When the grill is hot and the chicken is done marinating, put the chicken on the grill and let it cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the juice from the chicken runs clear.
After you pull the chicken off the grill pour the reserved honey mustard sauce over the grilled chicken and let it rest under aluminum foil for about 5 and then serve the chicken with your favorite sides.

Recipe Note

NOTE: Do not use marinade that has touched the raw chicken to put on top of the cooked chicken. This will cause food poisoning. Make sure to reserve some of the marinate at the beginning.

Serving Suggestions

We recommend serving this recipe with our Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, Creamy Pasta Salad, Easy Potato Salad. You can find more classic American recipes here.

Grilled chicken breasts with visible grill marks and seasoning, garnished with herbs, served on a white enamel tray.

Sliced grilled chicken breast with seasoning and herbs on a white plate, served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes.

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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Make a juicy, family-favorite meal with this easy grilled honey mustard chicken using a sweet and tangy 8-ingredient glaze.

4 servings

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 12

Total Time 52

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Ingredients

Equipment

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

Do not use marinade that has touched the raw chicken to put on top of the cooked chicken. This will cause food poisoning. Make sure to reserve some of the marinate at the beginning.

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

Cuisine: American

Cost: $12

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course

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Questions & Reviews

Holly says:

Some of the ingredients listed at the top of this aren’t down below under the listed ingredients with measurements. Paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, minced garlic? There’s garlic salt. So I’m a bit confused about this recipe. Sounds delicious though, would love to try it.
Rachel says:

The first step in the structions is to whisk ALL ingredients together. I’m not sure where the confusion is at.
Laura Whitlock says:

What is an example of whole grain mustard please
Momma Cyd says:

It comes in a lot of brands. Grey Poupon, Mailie, and some store brands have it.
Hannah says:

Loved this recipe! I swapped the honey + mustard for Sweet Baby Rays honey mustard, but added the rest of the seasoning. Would I be able to put all of this in a bag and then put it in the freezer to thaw and grill later?