Cajun Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Recipe
Remember when I told you that before my blog, I cooked and created new recipes multiple times a week and categorized them in huge binders (Exhibit A)? Well, I’ve been having a hankering for Honey Mustard Chicken (does anyone really say hankering? it just rolls off my typing fingers but I can only wish it would so effortlessly roll off my tongue. I wish I was as cool as that. Anywhooooooo…), I remembered I had concocted an an amazing Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken way back in the day that wasn’t too sweet, wasn’t too tangy, but just right, so I unearthed my neglected binder, tried not to get too distracted with the pages and pages of yumminess, and after a few growing pains, this little number was born. It was a delicious reunion. Like crazy delicious. Like you haven’t tasted honey mustard chicken until you taste this honey mustard chicken! The chicken is marinated in honey, yellow and Dijon mustard, orange juice, brown sugar, and Cajun spices so it seeps up all that flavor AND also gets smothered in the most tantalizing Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce. The sauce is simply the leftover unused marinade that you separate out from your chicken marinade and blend it with cilantro, sour cream and mayo. It’s creamy, sweet and spicy deliciousness will leave you weak at the knees. A good kind of weak. A weak that means I love you so much I must have more! This Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken can be grilled or cooked on the stovetop, marinated for 1 hours up to overnight – so no matter your time situation, you can always devour Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken. Always and forever. This chicken is delicioso accompanied with forkfuls of rice and especially with rice AND mangoes (seriously, this combo is AH-mazing!). Crazy delicious sweet heat Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken. Let me introduce you.
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Ingredients
One thing I love about this recipe is that the honey mustard chicken marinade doubles as the sauce that’s drizzled over the cooked chicken. Win! Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
Chicken thighs: I prefer making honey mustard chicken thighs because they’re juicier and more flavorful than chicken breasts. Honey: Sweetens the sauce and adds a lightly floral flavor. Orange juice: Use freshly squeezed for this recipe.Brown sugar: Just 2 tablespoons sweetens the sauce further. Mustard: I used a blend of yellow mustard and coarse-grained Dijon mustard.Spices: Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Easy! Cilantro: A little fresh cilantro brightens up the honey mustard chicken sauce. Sour cream: Gets mixed into the sauce to make it ultra creamy. Mayonnaise: Ditto. Use light mayo, if desired.
How to Make Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
Tips for Making Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
Use whatever mustard(s) you have. This is a flexible recipe, so feel free to use any blend of mustards you have on hand. Use chicken breasts, if desired. I prefer making honey mustard chicken thighs, but chicken breasts will also work in this recipe. Use full-fat ingredients. For the creamiest, richest sauce, use full-fat sour cream and mayo.
Recipe Variations to Try
Make it spicy. Sprinkle honey mustard grilled chicken with cayenne pepper just before serving it. Make it sweeter. Sprinkle with more brown sugar just before serving it.Cook on the stovetop. You can grill this honey mustard chicken or cook it on the stovetop. I’ve included detailed instructions for both methods in the recipe card below!
CAN I MAKE HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes! You can whisk together the honey mustard chicken marinade, pop it into a bag with the chicken, and marinate up to overnight. Cover and refrigerate the unused Honey Mustard Sauce separately. When ready to bake, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking it.
How to Store Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
Leftover honey mustard chicken thighs should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll last up to 5 days.
How to Reheat Honey Mustard Chicken
You can reheat leftover grilled chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
Can I Freeze Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken?
Yes! Let cool completely, then seal inside a freezer bag. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight. You can enjoy the chicken cold (on salads, etc) or you can reheat it.
What to Serve with Honey Mustard Chicken
Fruit: Perfect Fruit Salad or Winter Fruit Salad.Bread: Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, Cornbread, or Cheesy Pull Apart Bread.Salad: Wedge Salad, Cranberry Apple Salad or Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad.Veggies: Baked Parmesan Asparagus, Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Corn, Roasted Broccoli.
Looking for More Easy Chicken Dinners?
Honey Lemon Ginger ChickenCrock Pot Chicken FajitasSalsa Verde Chicken Rice BakeOven Fried ChickenHuli Huli ChickenHawaiian Chicken KabobsMongolian ChickenCrockpot BBQ Chicken
Carlsbad Cravings© Original Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!
