Description
Sizzling honey mustard grilled chicken breast delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Juicy chicken marinated in a zesty blend elevates your summer grilling experience with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade Base:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Immerse chicken breasts in the marinade within a sealed container, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat grill to medium-high (approximately 400°F), creating ideal searing conditions for the chicken.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard remaining liquid to prevent cross-contamination.
- Arrange chicken on grill grates, cooking 6-8 minutes per side. Rotate midway to achieve professional-looking crosshatch grill marks.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Chicken should appear firm and have a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean platter, allowing 3-5 minutes of resting time to redistribute internal juices and maintain moisture.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley or chives across the surface.
- Plate alongside complementary sides like roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a crisp garden salad for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption, ensuring each piece gets well-coated with the honey mustard mixture.
- Avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and utensils when handling raw chicken, and always wash hands thoroughly after preparation.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), preventing undercooking while maintaining juicy texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace Dijon mustard with a gluten-free mustard variety and check all ingredient labels to ensure dietary compliance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg