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    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Peach Salad

    August 1, 2024

    A little sweet, a little savory and a lot delicious, our grilled honey mustard chicken recipe is all about a homemade honey-mustard marinade that doubles as a delicious dressing for the finished meal.

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    There’s just something so special about the combination of honey, mustard and tender, juicy grilled chicken thighs. The sharp, mild heat of mustard balanced by the sweetness of honey calls to us all the time. Tonight, we’re using their mouth-watering powers in the form of a honey mustard marinade for grilled chicken that we’ll also use some of as a dressing for a summery peach salad to serve on the side. Summer dinners do not get better than this, friends! If you want a honey-mustard dressing to drizzle on anything and everything, try our classic homemade Honey-Mustard Dressing, or for recipes that celebrate the happy marriage of honey and chicken, check out either our sweet-spicy Honey Harissa Chicken Sheet Pan, or our sticky, awesome Hot Honey Chicken.

    chicken, peaches, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, spices, honey & whole grain mustard in prep bowls

    The Best Honey Mustard Marinade Ingredients

    • Honey. Fancy honey is not necessary here! Honey can be pricey, so feel free to use a really basic, neutral-tasting honey.

    • Whole grain mustard. Whole grain mustard is rustic and delicious, and we just love the satisfying slight crunch that the whole mustard seeds add to our honey-mustard marinade.

    • Extra virgin olive oil. You could use regular olive oil instead of extra virgin, if you want, but we like to use the more-flavorful extra virgin here because some of the marinade will double as a dressing for the peach salad.

    • Fresh lemon juice.

    • Cilantro. If you’re a cilantro hater, it’s OK to skip it (but we love the herbal freshness it adds).

    • Fresh garlic.

    • Curry powder. Just regular yellow curry powder is all you need here — nothing fancy.

    honey, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper being combined in a bowl
    chicken marinating in honey, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper
    chicken being grilled and brushed with honey mustard marinade
    cucumbers, peaches, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, honey mustard dressing & salt being tossed in a bowl

    How To Make Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

    1. Marinate the chicken thighs. Whisk together the honey mustard chicken marinade and nestle those chicken thighs into it. Pop them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but up to 4 hours. Don’t let them sit longer than that, though, or the chicken might start to break down.

    2. You could make the salad while the chicken marinates. You’ll dress cucumbers, peaches, cilantro, and mint with the honey mustard marinade — the bit you reserved that you didn’t mix with the chicken thighs.

    3. Grill that chicken! Get a nice char on those lovely marinated chicken thighs. They’re done when their internal temperature reaches 165°F, measured on an instant-read thermometer.

    4. Serve!

    grilled honey mustard chicken resting on a baking sheet

    What To Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken

    If you want a light summer supper, simply serve this grilled honey mustard chicken recipe as-is. After all, it’s got a peach salad built in. But, if you’re serving a bigger crowd or a particularly hungry bunch, round out the meal with hearty sides and a summery dessert. We’d serve up honey mustard chicken with Ranch Waters all around, and a few classic summer sides like:

    grilled honey mustard chicken topped with peach salad on a serving platter

    How To Store Leftovers + Tips

    • Don’t have peaches? If peaches aren’t in season, you can still serve this honey mustard chicken year round alongside your favorite seasonal salad.

    • Got leftovers? Everything will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days. We don’t recommend freezing either the honey mustard chicken or the peach salad!

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    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Peach Salad

    August 1, 2024

    • Serves:  6
    • Prep Time:  45 min
    • Cook Time:  20 min
    • Calories:  404
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    Ingredients

    Honey Mustard Chicken

    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup whole grain mustard
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 clove garlic, grated
    • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    Peach Salad

    • 6 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1½- inch pieces and smashed
    • 2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
    • ½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
    • ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
    • ¼ cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Method

    1. Make the chicken. In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper until smooth. Reserve ¼ cup of marinade. Add the chicken to the bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate refrigerated for at least 30 minutes.

      chicken marinating in honey, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper

    2. Preheat the grill on medium-low. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until the chicken begins to char, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the chicken with the marinade remaining in the bowl and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes more.

      chicken being grilled and brushed with honey mustard marinade

    3. Meanwhile, make the salad. In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, peaches, cilantro, and mint with the lemon juice, ¼ cup reserved honey mustard marinade, and salt. Let marinate at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

      cucumbers, peaches, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, honey mustard dressing & salt being tossed in a bowl

    4. Arrange the chicken on a large platter and top with the peach salad. Garnish with cilantro and mint and serve family-style.

      grilled honey mustard chicken topped with peach salad on a serving platter

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 404
    • Protein 34 g
    • Carbohydrates 34 g
    • Total Fat 14 g
    • Dietary Fiber 2 g
    • Cholesterol 158 mg
    • sodium 1394 mg
    • Total Sugars 27 g

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Peach Salad

    Questions & Reviews

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    • Valarie

      This looks amazing - have the chicken marinating. Why do we smash the cucumbers? Is that necessary and how do you do that?

      It helps the cucumber soak up the dressing. Hope you enjoy!

    • Renee

      Think this recipe would work if we put the chicken & in a crock pot for a few hours?

      We think that would work ok!

    • Nat

      How would this be cooked in the oven if we used chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts?

      The timing will depend on if you are using tenders or breasts, but I would set the oven to 400°F and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on instant read thermometer.

    • Sharon

      Have you tried grilling the peaches?

      That would be probably be delicious as well! Hope you enjoy Sharon!

    • Leslie

      Hi, the recipe in today's email, Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Peach Salad, sounds delicious but I don't have a grill. Please tell me how to bake it instead. Thank you!

      Bake the chicken on 400 farenheit for about 30 minutes, until it reaches 165f on a meat thermometer. Hope you enjoy Leslie!

    • Nurse

      This was ballerrrrrrrrrr! I added shallots to the lil salad. 15/10 recommend, mad flavor.

      Thanks Deez, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Laurie

      That meal was da bomb! I didnt have mint so it was missing that ingredient so I dont know how the flavor is impacted but I can tell you this meal is perfect for summer! A nice refreshing take on honey mustard

      Thanks Laurie, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Robin

      Outstanding! A great summer dish, so fresh as deliciousI I added Burrata cheese on the side. Thank you!

      Thanks Robin, so happy you loved it! Burrata is so good, we like your style.

    • Jessie

      Fantastic!!! Another winner, thank you!!

      Thanks Jessie, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Susan

      This recipe is delicious, has a nice zing to it which is balanced nicely with the sweetness of the peaches. I served it on a bed of Romain lettuce. Will make again!

      Thanks Susan, we are so glad you loved it!