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    Published: May 11, 2021 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

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    Platter of grilled chicken with honey mustard sauce.
    Overhead of grilled chicken breasts with sauce and parsley.

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender, and flavored with the BEST honey mustard grilling sauce. It’s a fast and easy dinner made without marinade in under 25 minutes! Plus we’ve included tips for keeping your grilled chicken moist every time. Let’s grill! 

    White tray with grilled honey mustard chicken breasts.
    Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Breasts are juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make!

    Say goodbye to dry, bland, and time-consuming marinated chicken… and say hello to Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts instead! We’ve shared plenty of chicken recipes before, like this Zesty Italian Grilled Chicken or this incredible Apricot Skillet Chicken. But we’ve yet to share our favorite grilling sauce for chicken.

    Until now. Honey mustard sauce has won our hearts ever since we were inspired by Carlsbad Cravings, and we’re here to let it win yours. We also use it on this tasty Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.

    🏅 Why this recipe is great

    • It’s moist, tender, and really flavorful. Don’t plan on having leftovers. 😉
    • The sticky honey mustard sauce is honestly one of our favorite grilling sauces for chicken because it’s fast, easy, and uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. 
    • No need to marinade the chicken ahead of time. I mean, who really has time to prep dinner the night before? 
    • The whole dish is done in under 25 minutes. Weeknight, weekend, and summer picnic appropriate!

    🍯 Ingredients

    Ingredients for honey mustard grilling sauce on counter.
    The best mustard for this sauce is a combination of yellow mustard and either dijon, spicy brown, or stone ground.

    Honey mustard sauce is made of basic ingredients (find the full list in the recipe card), but here are a few noteworthy tips for success: 

    • Mustard: You will need both yellow mustard and a second mustard to add depth. We like using dijon mustard, but stone ground or spicy brown also work great. Choose whichever mustard you like the flavor and texture of best.
    • Herbs: Dried herbs are best in this recipe because they will pack in more flavor.

    🔪 How to make Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

    1. Salt the chicken: Sprinkle kosher salt on both sides of the chicken breasts and allow to sit for at least five minutes. 
    2. Make the sauce: Just whisk up the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. 
    3. Grill the chicken: Over medium-high heat, grill the first side of the chicken for 5-6 minutes, or until the edges begin to change color (see picture). 
    4. Add sauce: Generously brush the chicken with ⅓ of the honey mustard sauce. Then flip the chicken, brush with another ⅓ of the sauce, and cook for 4-5 more minutes. 
    5. Finish grilling: Last, flip the chicken one more time and brush with the remaining grilling sauce. Serve and enjoy!
    Sprinkling salt on chicken, grilling chicken breasts, and brushing on honey mustard sauce.
    Salt the chicken for extra tenderness, then grill and brush with the sticky honey mustard grilling sauce.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    If you don't mind standing in front of a grill for a while, this is a perfectly fine option to serve to a crowd. I highly recommend prepping as many pounds of chicken as you need ahead of time, then freezing it in zipper bags. You can also make the honey mustard sauce ahead and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

    On the day of serving, thaw the chicken at room temperature for several hours. Then grill (in batches if needed). Serving will be especially easy if you plan side dishes that require very little hands-on time while you are grilling.

    Overhead of three grilled chicken breasts with extra honey mustard sauce on the side.
    The key to moist grilled chicken is to not overcook it. Chicken breasts are done when they reach 160°F.

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    How long do you cook honey mustard chicken? 

    Cooking time is dependent on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts. I prefer to slice my chicken breasts in half horizontally so that they cook more evenly. Then I cook them for about 5-6 minutes on the first side and 4-5 minutes on the second side.

    How do I keep grilled chicken moist and juicy? 

    First, salt the chicken breasts with kosher salt and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking. The salt will tenderize the chicken and instantly add more flavor, all without you lifting a finger. 

    Second, don’t overcook the chicken - this is the biggest culprit of dryness. Cook the first side until the edges begin to change color and the surface begins to dry. Then flip and cook for a few more minutes to cook through. It is safe to serve once it reaches 160°F.

    What sides do I serve with grilled chicken?

    There are so many options to serve with grilled chicken, from rice, to veggies, to potatoes or salad. Here are a few simple ideas to get you started: 
    • This Pan Roasted Corn is one of the top recipes on our site and uses frozen corn. 
    • Twice Baked Potato Bake is packed with cheese, bacon, and green onions. What’s not to like? 
    • These Easy Baked Beans are canned beans doctored up to taste completely homemade. 
    • Simple Brown Butter Rice is always a hit with kids and adults. 
    • Cast Iron Cornbread is a classic picnic treat that’s just as good with grilled honey mustard chicken breast as with bbq.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • For moist chicken, sprinkle each side with kosher salt and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking. 
    • Don’t overcook the chicken. If they start to brown too soon, move them to the unheated side of the grill and close the lid while they finish cooking. 
    • For pretty grill lines, resist the urge to move the chicken once you set it on the grill.
    Close up of grilled honey mustard chicken with a bowl of sauce in the background.
    This chicken is great served with baked beans, twice baked potato bake, skillet corn, and much more!

    📖 Other great summer recipes 

    • Sweet and Savory Flank Steak - Tender strips of beef flavored with a sweet and tangy tropical marinade. 
    • Baked Beans Using Canned Beans -An easy way to make canned beans taste homemade! Perfect for a summer bbq or picnic. 
    • Apple Pie Biscuits - Cinnamon sugar biscuits baked with sticky apple pie filling. Absolute perfection!

    👋🏻 Connect with us!

    If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it is! We’d also love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. Tag @borrowedbites or hashtag #borrowedbites to show us your food!

    Overhead of chicken breasts on plate with honey mustard sauce drizzled on top.

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender, and flavored with the BEST honey mustard grilling sauce. It’s a fast and easy dinner made without marinade in under 25 minutes! Plus we’ve included tips for keeping your grilled chicken moist every time. Let’s grill! 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American, Grill
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken breasts trimmed and cut in half horizontally
    • 1 tsp kosher salt

    Honey Mustard Sauce

    • ⅓ cup honey
    • 3 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 3 tablespoon dijon mustard or stone ground or spicy brown mustard
    • 1½ teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Heat your grill to medium-high heat and allow to get hot.
    • While heating, sprinkle kosher salt evenly on both sides of chicken breasts, then set aside for 5 minutes.
    • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients together.
    • Once hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes, or until the edges begin to change color and become dry (see picture in post).
    • Generously brush ⅓ of the sauce onto the chicken. Flip and brush with another ⅓ of the sauce, then allow to cook for 4-5 minutes more, or until it reaches 160°F.
    • Once cooked, flip the chicken one last time and brush with remaining sauce. Remover from the grill and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • For moist chicken, sprinkle each side with kosher salt and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking. 
    • Don’t overcook the chicken. If they start to brown too soon, move them to the unheated side of the grill and close the lid while they finish cooking. 
    • For pretty grill lines, resist the urge to move the chicken once you set it on the grill.
     
    Storage
    Store leftover chicken in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave on medium heat until warmed through. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    1. Phyllis Miller says

      January 05, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      Just wanted to tell you all—I was so tired tonight but made this quick and easy chicken and we really love it. Yum- yum. Thanks for your help for all of us.

      Reply
      • Misty says

        January 06, 2022 at 9:57 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Phyllis says

      August 14, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      We had this tonight and it was quick, good, and very tasty. For sure a re-do 👋😀

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        August 19, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Yay! Thanks for letting us know.

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      May 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      Your first thought might be, "Oh no, this will taste like I'm eating a bottle of mustard." Oh no no, my friend. The sauce concoction is a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Mix that with a grilled taste, and, BAM! You've got a winner. I complemented my meal with grilled veggies. My family will definitely be cooking this again.

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        May 27, 2021 at 9:37 am

        So happy you enjoyed it! THanks for taking time to leave a comment. We really appreciate it.

        Reply

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