Description
This Grilled Herb Mustard Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of Dijon mustard and aromatic dried herbs, then grilled to perfection. It’s a quick and easy main course perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
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Herb Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, dried parsley, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Coat the chicken: Generously coat each chicken breast with a thick layer of the mustard herb sauce, making sure each piece is fully covered. Reserve some sauce for basting later.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes total, turning once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Baste and finish: During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the reserved mustard herb sauce onto the chicken breasts. Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, consider pounding the breasts to an even thickness before coating and grilling.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a grill pan or under a broiler in the oven.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried if available; use about three times the amount of fresh herbs.
- Make sure to preheat the grill to medium heat to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
