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Honey Mustard Chicken Breast

This Honey Mustard Chicken Breast is juicy and tender, with a sweet, tangy homemade sauce. An easy chicken dinner perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lb chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1½ cloves garlic chopped (or use 2 small cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper to a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the honey mustard marinade for serving. Add the chicken breasts to the remaining marinade and turn them until they're completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them to help prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any marinade that has been in contact with the raw chicken.
  • Place the chicken breasts directly on the hot grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on the first side without moving them. This gives the chicken time to develop good grill marks and release naturally from the grates.
  • Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Very thick chicken breasts may take a few minutes longer.
  • Check the thickest part of each chicken breast with an instant-read meat thermometer. Cook until the chicken reaches 160°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean plate or cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with the reserved honey mustard sauce and serve.

Notes

I recommend going by temperature rather than cooking time since chicken breasts can vary quite a bit in size.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.7g | Protein: 36.6g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108.9mg | Sodium: 862.4mg | Potassium: 660.5mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.8g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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