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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken - Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes You’ll Crave

This grilled honey mustard chicken is the weeknight dinner fix we all dream about. You know, that sweet spot where bold flavor meets zero fuss? That’s where this beauty lives. I stumbled on this combo after running out of BBQ sauce one summer and reaching—almost in desperation—for some mustard and honey. And let me tell you, the results were way better than anything from a bottle. The marinade pulls double duty here. It works as a flavor-packed soak before grilling and then shows up again as a rich glaze after. The tangy mustard zips things up, while the honey brings a mellow sweetness that caramelizes beautifully over hot grates. I like using boneless, skinless thighs for their juiciness, but breasts work too. Best part? You can prep it the night before, throw it on the grill in minutes, and serve it with whatever’s lounging in the crisper drawer. It’s my kind of recipe—easy, delicious, and a little sticky in the best way.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Grill
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy grilled chicken recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Add chicken to a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour in 2/3 of the marinade. Save the rest in the fridge.
  3. Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you've got time.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  5. Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade during the last few minutes.
  6. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F internally and has those perfect grill marks.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.