Description
This Grilled Herb Mustard Chicken recipe combines tangy Dijon mustard with fragrant dried herbs and spices to create a flavorful and juicy main course. Perfectly grilled to tender perfection, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or casual weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
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Marinade and 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 marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and water until smooth and well combined.
- Coat the chicken: Spread a thick layer of the mustard and herb mixture over each chicken breast, reserving some sauce for basting later.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, around 350-400°F, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes total, turning once halfway through to grill evenly on both sides.
- Baste during grilling: During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the reserved sauce over the chicken repeatedly to build up flavor and keep the meat moist.
- Check doneness and serve: Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs—use about three times the amount of fresh herbs for more vibrant flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan over medium heat, following the same cooking times.
- For extra moisture, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Make sure to preheat the grill to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
