Slow Grilled Mustard Chicken
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Cooling Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
332 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Grilled Mustard Chicken
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Instead of grilling chicken hot and fast, this easy dinner recipe calls for a quick sear and then cooking it low and slow. Some of the most flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken I've ever had, and you still get that amazing grill flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chicken thighs, breasts, drumsticks, preferably bone-in
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons light-flavored molasses
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and trim any extra fat.
- In a large ziplock bag, add mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Add the chicken, zip, and mix it up.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours, or up to 24. (Or a half hour if you're in a time pinch, but you didn't hear it from me.) Drain the chicken, but do not discard the marinade.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. If you are using wood or coals, make sure you leave an area of the grill with fewer coals. After the initial sear you will be cooking the chicken over indirect heat.
- When it's hot, place the chicken pieces over direct heat. Close the lid and grill for 3-5 minutes, or until the outside is as crisp as you want it.
- Use tongs to flip the chicken and place over the low-heat part of the grill. I have a gas grill, so I just turn off one of the burners. (The chicken should over the half of the grill that is turned off). Reduce the heat on the other half of the grill to medium-low heat, between 250-275 degrees F.
- Cover and cook for 30-50 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Brush with marinade 2-3 times while cooking.
- The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer, or you can cut it to see if the juices run clear (not pink).
- If you want, you can quickly sear the other side of the chicken over direct high heat before serving.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining marinade to a small pot. Add 2 tablespoons molasses. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low until ready to serve.
- Serve the sauce with the grilled chicken. A little bit goes a long way.
- I like to serve this with grilled corn, grilled peppers, watermelon, oven roasted potatoes, or a big salad.
Notes
- Source: Better Homes and Gardens, with some additional barbecue tips from Simply Recipes
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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