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Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken Marinade

Citrus Dijon grilled chicken marinade with bright citrus and tangy Dijon for golden, juicy results. Whisk-and-marinate simplicity makes an elegant grilling flavor you can prepare ahead, then cook until 165°F.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
marinating 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken Any cut; adjust cook time by thickness.
Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 salt To taste.
  • 0.5 pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, honey, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
  2. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and pour marinade over it, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
Marinate
  1. Refrigerate the bag of chicken and marinade for 2 to 8 hours, keeping it cold until ready to grill (2 hours minimum for flavor, longer for deeper tang).
Grill and rest
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Grill the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, timing varies by cut and thickness.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy and tender.

Notes

Pro tip: use an instant-read thermometer for the 165°F target, since thickness changes cook time a lot. Store grilled chicken in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze cooked chicken up to 3 months. For a lower-sugar option, swap honey for an equal amount of maple syrup or a sugar-free honey-style substitute and keep the rest the same.