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Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken (Marinade)
A fast, delicious, easy, healthy, grilled citrus dijon chicken marinade for hectic weekday nights or unexpected dinner guests, cooked and ready to devour in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence (see note)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped (or additional 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs)
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano finely chopped (or additional 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients and whisk vigorously to combine (or combine in a jar, cover and shake well). Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside for later.
- In a bowl or large zip-close bag, combine chicken and marinade (excluding reserved portion) and toss to coat well. Chill 1 hour or up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium and oil the grates. Use tongs or a fork to place chicken on the grill. Cook 5-7 minutes, then turn and brush half of the reserved marinade on the tops of all the chicken.
- Cook 5-7 minutes, then turn and brush half of the reserved marinade on the tops of all the chicken. Cook about 5 minutes longer, then turn and brush remaining marinade over the chicken. Cook 2-4 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve immediately, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon, lime, and/or orange wedges for squeezing. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For a DIY herb blend, simply stir together 1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil. Double or triple this to have some on hand for later!
- You can marinate this chicken for as little as 30 minutes. I recommend at least 1 hour for best results and up to 12 hours for maximum flavor.
- You can substitute more of one or another kind of citrus if you are lacking variety. All lemon or all lime works very well if that's what you have on hand!
- For an extra flavor boost, double the garlic powder and the crushed red pepper flakes!
- Herbs de Provence is my secret weapon. Keep it in your pantry and use it in place of Italian seasoning in any recipe!
Nutrition Information
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.