Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is definitely on the menu now that warm weather is here. This grilled chicken can also be cooked in a pan indoors and is definitely a must-have for summertime meals and BBQ's. It is a real food recipe that is GAPS diet legal and Paleo friendly.
In an effort to keep the kitchen cool this summer, I have been trying to be creative with grilling. I have never grilled much myself but have found it to be very easy!
The following recipe was inspired by my daughter-in-law, Christina who served a grilled chicken dish at one of our dinners at her house.
The lemon in the honey mustard marinade gives a slight zing to spice up the flavors a bit. But, don't worry if you don't have lemon juice - it is delicious without it!
Everyone loved this Honey Mustard Chicken. In fact, the favored part was the crusty skin that had soaked up the marinade - it is delicious!
How to make Honey Mustard Chicken Step by Step
Tips for Making This Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
- Mix the marinade in a separate container and reserve what is not used (hasn't touched the raw chicken) as a dipping sauce to serve with the chicken - it is delicious!
- Chicken can be placed in a ziplock bag and the marinade poured into it, sealed and refrigerated.
- While this recipe is for grilled chicken, it can also be cooked in a frying pan indoors
Tips for Grilled Chicken
- Don't peel the skin off the chicken. Not only is it full of healthy fats, it helps make the chicken moist and really is the best part!
- Marinating overnight helps keep the chicken moist during the grilling.
What Can I Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken?
- Grilled or roasted veggies
- Green beans
- Squash
- Rice
- Salad
📋 Recipe
Honey Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken
Marinade:
- ½ cups honey
- ½ cups mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice apple cider vinegar may be used
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken.
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Allow chicken to marinade in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
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Place on grill and cook until desired doneness is reached. I have found that for legs and thighs it is about 5 mins on each side.
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Enjoy!
Notes
- Mix the marinade in a separate container and reserve what is not used (hasn't touched the raw chicken) as a dipping sauce to serve with the chicken - it is delicious!
- Chicken can be placed in a ziplock bag and the marinade poured into it, sealed and refrigerated.
- Don't peel the skin off the chicken. Not only is it full of healthy fats, it helps make the chicken moist and really is the best part!
- While this recipe is for grilled chicken, it can also be cooked in a frying pan indoors
Nutrition
Miz Helen
We just love that Honey and Lemon combination, this looks delicious. Your recipe is awesome! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner
This is an awesome recipe - great flavors! Thanks for stopping by! Deb PS I have a friend who also has 10 children - bless you!
Debbie
Chicken is my favorite meal. I need to try this recipe.
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Emily Kemp
I can't wait to start grilling again, this is something I'm excited to try!