Description
This honey mustard chicken is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Marinated in a simple blend of honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and olive oil, it’s perfect for baking or grilling. A quick and reliable recipe that works for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Place chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- To Grill: Preheat grill to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill for 6–8 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken in a greased baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. Bake 20–30 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Double the marinade and reserve half before marinating to use as a sauce after cooking.
- Thighs stay juicier than breasts and are great for grilling.
- Add lemon juice or smoked paprika for a flavor twist.
- Also great with tofu or vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Use gluten-free mustard to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes marinating)
- Cook Time: 15–30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
