Grilled Honey Mustard Rosemary Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 24 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Honey Mustard Rosemary Chicken
Description
Grilled Honey Mustard Rosemary Chicken combines Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and fresh rosemary to create a marinade that deeply flavors boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. The marinade coats the chicken well and requires at least an hour of refrigeration to infuse the flavors fully.
Once grilled over medium heat, the chicken develops a nicely charred exterior while remaining moist inside. The cooking process is straightforward, with an emphasis on monitoring internal temperature for safe doneness. Serving the chicken drizzled with fresh lemon juice adds a subtle crispness that balances the honey mustard's sweetness.
This chicken can be served whole or sliced into strips, which may help stretch servings especially when accompanied by sides like salads, rice, or vegetables. It adapts well to outdoor grilling occasions, but can also be prepared using alternative cooking methods such as broiling or stovetop frying if needed.
Marinating time can range from one hour to 24 hours, allowing flexibility for preparation. Using fresh rosemary contributes noticeably to the flavor, though dried rosemary can be a substitute in smaller amounts. Resting the chicken after grilling helps the juices redistribute, ensuring tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons rosemary coarsely chopped, fresh
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless; or chicken thighs
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place the chicken in a gallon-size ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. The mixture will be pretty thick; that's ok. Press out excess air, seal the bag and then gently mash the bag with your hands until the marinade mixture evenly coats the chicken.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to about 350 degrees and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken and serve (or serve the lemon wedges alongside).
Notes
- Slice grilled chicken into thin strips to extend servings, especially for smaller appetites.
- If an outdoor grill is unavailable, try broiling the chicken while watching closely or cook in a hot skillet on the stovetop.
- Fresh rosemary significantly enhances the flavor; if unavailable, 1-2 teaspoons of dried rosemary can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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