Description
This recipe features flavorful boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets marinated in a tangy and sweet blend of lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and spices, then perfectly grilled to juicy tenderness. It's easy to prepare, quick to cook, and a versatile option for a delicious and healthy meal.
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 and 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. Place the bag onto a plate and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat outdoor gas grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grill Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Flip Chicken: Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the grilled chicken to a plate, turn off the grill per manufacturer instructions, and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using pre-portioned chicken breast cutlets makes preparation quick and ensures even cooking. If using larger cutlets, butterfly or pound to uniform thickness.
- The marinade amount can be adjusted depending on the amount of chicken.
- This marinade keeps chicken moist, tender, and flavorful.
- For thicker or bone-in chicken breasts, marinate up to 8 hours and increase grilling time accordingly.
- Canola oil can be substituted with olive oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.
- Dried thyme is preferred for pantry convenience; if using fresh thyme, increase to 2 teaspoons to match flavor strength.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: thirty-five g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
