Honey Mustard Chicken

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This easy Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is bursting with tangy, savory, and sweet flavor! Make it on the grill during the summertime, or bake it in the oven. You will love this juicy chicken!

Honey mustard chicken on plate with salad

This Honey Mustard Chicken is one of our favorite solutions to the constant question, “What should I make for dinner this week?!” It’s super easy to prep, pop the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate, and then grill it when it’s time for dinner! It’s filled with delicious flavor that has everyone coming back for seconds. Pick your favorite sides and dinner is ready!

Josh likes to make this delicious chicken on the grill during the summertime! It’s a really fast way to get flavorful, perfectly cooked chicken without turning the oven on inside. If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan inside or even bake the chicken. Don’t worry, we are including instructions for grilling and baking, keep reading! We’ve got you covered!

We are using chicken breasts here, but you can use chicken tenders or chicken thighs. Use your favorite! Just note, that the cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.

You can’t go wrong with this Honey Mustard Chicken recipe. It is a family favorite!

Marinade for Honey Mustard Chicken

Marinade Ingredients

All of the flavor comes from a simple marinade, which is made by whisking together the following ingredients:

  • Whole grain mustard– Whole grain mustard has visible mustard seeds. If you can’t find whole grain mustard, look for coarse-ground mustard or stone-ground mustard.
  • Dijon mustard– Dijon is a pale yellow color and is creamy in texture. Don’t use regular yellow mustard.
  • Honey– It adds the perfect sweetness to the marinade.
  • Olive oil– The oil helps transfer flavors onto the chicken and also helps retain moisture.
  • Lemon juice– The acid in the lemon juice helps break down the chicken, allowing the marinade’s oil and spices to infuse the meat with flavor and moisture.
  • Garlic– Fresh garlic adds lots of flavor!
  • Paprika– Adds a little sweetness and color!
  • Thyme– Thyme is so good with chicken!
  • Salt and black pepper– Always season chicken with salt and pepper!
Honey Mustard Chicken marinating in a plastic bag
Honey Mustard Chicken cooking on grill

How to Make Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

  • After you make the marinade, set ¼ cup aside to brush on the chicken later. You won’t want to use the marinade that’s been touching raw chicken!
  • Pour the rest of the marinade into a large Ziploc bag and place your chicken breasts inside. Seal the bag and set it on a large plate or baking sheet in the refrigerator.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. The longer it marinates the more flavor the chicken will have. I like to prepare my marinade in the morning and let it rest until dinnertime.
  • Now we grill! Heat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Place your chicken on a clean plate and discard the Ziploc bag with the marinade.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook it, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip it and brush it with the marinade you set aside. Grill it for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, checking to make sure the internal temperature hits 165°F. The cooking time will vary, depending on the thickness of your chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. This lets all the delicious juice settle inside and keeps your chicken tender and moist!

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

If you want to bake the chicken instead of grilling, no problem! It’s super easy to make in the oven too!

  • After marinating the chicken, preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared pan. Discard the marinade that’s in the Ziploc bag.
  • Brush the tops of the chicken with reserved marinade.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken) or until chicken is no longer pink and internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, transfer onto plates, and serve it warm with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

How to Freeze

You can freeze this chicken marinade, which is so nice because you can always have a back up dinner in the freezer!

To freeze, put the marinade and chicken in a large freezer bag and seal tight, removing all of the air. Freeze the entire bag for up to 3 months.

When ready to use, remove the bag from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Honey mustard chicken on plate with a bite on a fork

Serving Suggestions

Let’s make it a meal! Here are a couple sides I’d consider making with this easy weeknight chicken recipe:

More Chicken Recipes

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Honey Mustard Chicken on plate with a piece cut
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Honey Mustard Chicken

This easy Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is bursting with tangy, savory flavor! Make it on the grill during the summertime, or bake it in the oven!
4.68 from 68 votes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Making the Marinade:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reserve a ¼ cup of the marinade for brushing on the chicken.

Marinating the Chicken:

  • Pour the marinade into a gallon Ziploc bag. Add the chicken breasts to the bag and massage the marinade into the meat until the chicken is well coated. Lay the bag flat on a large plate or baking sheet and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.

Grilling the Chicken:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the bag and place on a clean plate. Discard the bag with the marinade.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken. Flip and brush with reserved ¼ cup of marinade, not the marinade you discarded in the bag. Cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165°F.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

To Bake the Chicken:
  • After marinating the chicken, preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared pan. Discard the marinade that’s in the bag.
  • Brush the tops of the chicken with reserved marinade.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken) or until chicken is no longer pink and internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 486mg, Potassium: 485mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 157IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    My husband and I made this tonight and absolutely loved the marinade and flavor it gave the chicken! We will definitely be making it again!

    1. I am glad you enjoyed the honey mustard chicken. It’s a regular at our house too!

  2. 5 stars
    Awesome marinade! Used it last night on Pork Tenderloin. I love that this marinade was built of all things we had on-hand.

    1. I am not a fan of the taste of mustard. Is the mustard taste noticeable in this recipe?

  3. 5 stars
    Just saw this recipe this morning and decided to try it because I had all of the ingredients. It was delicious (and I don’t like mustard)!

  4. What a good marinade, quick and easy too. Made a bowl using the chicken with fresh greens and grilled corn. Yum, thx

  5. 5 stars
    We grilled this chicken last night and it was delicious! I marinated it for about 2 hours and it had great flavor. We grilled extra to have on salads for lunch today. Thanks Maria!

  6. This is so good! It is very easy and super flavorful. Everyone in my house loved it.
    I marinated the chicken for 2 hours (due to time), and we grilled it – just perfect.
    Instead of using the reserved marinade to baste during cooking, I warmed it and people used it to drizzle over the chicken and the rice we made as a side…yum!
    Thank you!

  7. Have you tried this on the Traeger grill? We just got a new one and this sounds like it would be delicious in the smoker, but could you give us any instructions?

  8. 5 stars
    This is DELICIOUS. Not only did my husband and I enjoy it, but my 2 year old gobbled it up! And it was so easy!! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes!

  9. I don’t have two kinds of mustard, but have Dijon. Do you recommend I double the Dijon or just cut out the other mustard altogether?

  10. 5 stars
    This is delicious. We actually cooked it in the skillet instead of the oven. Grilling the chicken would also be delicious! We had homemade Mac and cheese and cream corn for sides- yum!

  11. 5 stars
    This was a huge hit with everybody! Extremely flavorful, but not overpowering – absolutely delicious. Will definitely be added to our regular grilling rotation. Thank you for sharing

  12. 5 stars
    Marie, thanks for this delicious and easy recipe. It’s a snap to prepare the marinade and grilling is quick and easy. I let my chicken marinate for about three hours and it was very flavorful.

  13. 5 stars
    I made this honey mustard chicken last night and my husband grilled it. Oh my gosh, it was SO good. I marinated the chicken for half a day and used Bell & Evans chicken. The flavors were amazing. It is definitely dinner party quality!!

  14. This looks so good & an easy weeknight meal in the summer. Unfortunately, I don’t like mustard. Does it taste “mustard-y” once grilled?

  15. Made this chicken and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and tender. We even had leftovers that weren’t dried out.
    Will make again for sure

  16. 5 stars
    This recipe is a winner! Quick & easy and packed full of flavor! This is one I’ll go to again & again! I made it exactly as the directions called for. For those asking if it’s too “mustardy” my answer is no the flavors blend beautifully but if you really dislike mustard that much, you may want to substitute spicy brown mustard for the whole grain.

    1. 5 stars
      I’ll add this to your review: I’m not a big fan of mustard and never put plain mustard on food, but I love this!

  17. 5 stars
    I baked this in the oven and it was delicious! I also spooned some of the extra on the potatoes and brussel sprouts I served with it. Easy effort for a decent payoff. Definitely will make again.

  18. 5 stars
    This is an awesome recipe! Chicken is tender & very flavorful. I did skin bone in thighs. 475 for 30 and than 425 for 45.

  19. 5 stars
    This is a favorite from when you first posted it. My go-to recipe when I’m making chicken on the grill!

  20. Can you marinate it the night before if you’re fixing if for an early lunch the next day or would that be too long?

  21. 5 stars
    Super yummy! Made the marinade in advance and then cooked it super quick when I was ready. I saved some to serve with veggies and used the other half to make sandwiches with. Will definitely make again!