Description
This recipe features the best grilled chicken breast using flavorful boneless, skinless chicken cutlets marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, the chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless-skinless chicken breast thin cutlets (approximately 1 ½ – 2 pounds total weight)
Marinade
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large, heavy duty, zip top bag place the boneless-skinless chicken breast cutlets. Set aside.
- Make Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, canola oil, honey, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken inside the zip top bag. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible, then place the bag onto a plate and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat outdoor gas grill to 400° F.
- Grill Chicken First Side: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove and Rest: Remove the grilled chicken to a plate and turn off your grill according to factory instructions. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using pre-portioned chicken breast cutlets makes preparation quick and easy.
- You can butterfly or pound larger cutlets for more uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- The marinade can be doubled or halved based on the amount of chicken used.
- This versatile marinade yields moist and tender grilled chicken every time.
- For thicker or bone-in chicken breasts, marinate up to 8 hours and expect longer grilling times.
- Canola oil can be substituted with olive oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.
- Use dried thyme for convenience; if using fresh thyme, increase to 2 teaspoons for stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast cutlet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
