Description
This Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The chicken is marinated in a tangy honey mustard sauce and grilled to perfection, while the broccoli is charred to add a smoky flavor. Serve with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Mustard Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons for later.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour in the remaining marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill, grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Drizzle reserved honey mustard sauce before serving.
- Grill the Broccoli: Place broccoli on the grill, cook for 6–8 minutes until charred and tender.
- Serve: Serve grilled chicken and broccoli with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes.
- For added flavor, sprinkle grilled broccoli with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with broccoli
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
