Lemon Honey Dijon Grilled Chicken
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Lemon Honey Dijon Grilled Chicken
Description
This recipe combines citrusy lemon juice with the sharpness of Dijon mustard and sweetness from honey to create a balanced marinade for chicken breast slices. Garlic and red pepper flakes introduce savory and spicy notes while fresh parsley adds herbaceousness. After marinating for at least two hours or overnight to develop flavor, the chicken grills over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until just cooked through and no longer pink inside. The reserved marinade is drizzled over the cooked chicken as a finishing touch, enhancing moisture and taste. Sliced lemon garnish brightens the presentation and adds fresh acidity.
The result is chicken with a tender texture and layered flavor combining sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy elements. It is well-suited for easy weeknight dinners or outdoor grilling. Serve alongside roasted vegetables, salads, or grains to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast thinly sliced preferred
- 3 lemon 2 squeezed, 1 for Garnish, plural
- 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 2/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt. Set aside 1/4 cup of marinade to drizzle over grilled chicken. Place chicken breast is large resealable bag or on baking sheet and slather with remaining marinade.
- Let marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Place chicken on the grill and cook about 5-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken until it is no longer pink inside.
- Remove the chicken from heat and drizzle on remaining marinade and garnish with sliced lemons and lemon zest, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 32.7mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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