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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Breast for Easy Meal Prep

Close-up of perfectly cooked, sliced Honey mustard grilled chicken breast with a glossy, whole-grain mustard glaze.
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Make this easy chicken marinade recipe for grilled honey mustard chicken. It is a kid friendly summer dinner that cooks well on the grill, managing the glaze to prevent burning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for basting. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. Prepare your grill for two-zone cooking: set one side to medium-high heat (direct zone) and leave the other side off or on low (indirect zone). This is key for how to grill chicken without burning sauce.
  4. Lightly oil the grill grates over the direct heat zone.
  5. Place the marinated chicken breasts over the indirect heat zone first. Close the lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. This starts the cooking process gently.
  6. Move the chicken to the direct heat zone. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the reserved marinade (the basting sauce) onto both sides of the chicken. Watch closely, as the honey will caramelize quickly.
  8. Remove the chicken from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Let the grilled honey mustard chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

  • For batch cooking, cook the chicken fully on the indirect heat zone only, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, skipping the direct heat step. Do not baste with the sugary glaze until you reheat the chicken later.
  • If you do not have a two-zone setup, grill over medium heat only, turning frequently and basting only in the final 3 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep lunches when sliced and stored separately from any extra glaze.

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