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Honey Dijon Greek Chicken Marinade

A tangy-sweet honey Dijon marinade brightened with lemon and garlic that keeps chicken juicy and flavorful.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Gallon freezer bag or shallow pan
  • Whisk
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cast Iron Grill Pan

Method
 

  1. Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness so they cook evenly, then place the breasts in a gallon freezer bag or a shallow pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, dried minced onion, oregano, paprika, minced garlic, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag or pan, seal or cover, and refrigerate for a few hours or up to overnight.
  4. When ready to cook, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill or pan-sear until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (about 6–8 minutes per side depending on thickness).
  6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate at least a few hours for best flavor.
  • Use boneless or bone-in chicken, adjusting cook time as needed.
  • Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Can be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or baked if needed.
  • Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing.