Honey Mustard Marinade – Plain Chicken

Honey Mustard Marinade is sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor! Made with olive oil, soy sauce, honey mustard, garlic, and spices, this easy marinade makes chicken breast juicy and tender. Perfect for grilled chicken, pork, or salmon. A simple honey mustard chicken marinade that is great for cookouts, potlucks, and easy weeknight dinners.

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

This honey mustard marinade is packed with bold, savory flavor with just the right touch of sweetness. The combination of honey mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic creates a simple but incredibly flavorful marinade that makes chicken breast juicy and tender. I took this honey mustard chicken marinade to a cookout and it was gone in a flash. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. It’s the kind of versatile marinade that works great for potlucks, picnics, and easy weeknight dinners.

How to Make Honey Mustard Marinade

This marinade comes together in just a couple of minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Start by adding olive oil, soy sauce, honey mustard, crushed garlic, black pepper, and salt to a medium bowl or mason jar.

Whisk the marinade ingredients together with a small whisk until everything is well combined. The olive oil and honey mustard blend together to create a smooth, flavorful marinade that coats the meat beautifully.

Place your chicken breast in a large bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Cover and place the meat in the refrigerator so the flavors can soak in. The longer the marinade time, the more flavorful and tender the meat becomes.

When you’re ready to cook, remove the meat from the fridge and grill, bake in the oven, or cook using your favorite cooking methods. The honey mustard marinade caramelizes slightly over high heat and creates amazing flavor.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• How long should meat marinate? For best flavor, marinate chicken breast for at least 2 hours. Overnight in the refrigerator works great too.
• What meats work with this marinade? This flavorful marinade works well with chicken breast, chicken thighs, chicken tenders, pork tenderloin, and even salmon.
• Can I use Dijon mustard instead of honey mustard? Yes. You can mix Dijon mustard with a little honey to create a similar flavor.
• Can I grill the chicken? Yes. This honey mustard marinade is perfect for the grill and develops great flavor over high heat.
• Can I bake the chicken instead? Absolutely. Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake in the oven until it reaches a safe internal temperature.
• Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a little kick!
• What internal temperature should chicken reach? Chicken should cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Can I use this marinade on vegetables? Yes. It works well brushed on grilled vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
• Can I make the marinade ahead of time? Yes. Mix the marinade ingredients and store them in an airtight container the refrigerator until ready to use.

What to Serve with Honey Mustard Marinade

This chicken has been on repeat at our house. The whole family loves the flavors! Honey mustard grilled chicken pairs well with simple sides that let the sweet and savory flavors shine. 

This is the kind of chicken that works for both casual weeknight dinners and backyard cookouts.

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