Honey-Less Honey Mustard Chicken

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If you’re looking for some *zing* for your next backyard picnic or cookout, I’m telling you, you need to try this honey-less honey mustard chicken. It’s made with no honey at all and it has everything you love for your next summer celebration.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

This grilled chicken platter is just perfect for summer entertaining! It’s filled with delicious ingredients anybody will love, but it’s also Whole30 compliant. Yes, you can make a honey mustard sauce without honey — and it taste super close to the real thing.

A chicken recipe doesn’t have to be complicated, and this one is made with just a few great ingredients.

If you don’t need a sugar-free marinade, the one used for these honey mustard chicken drumsticks will work, too! But wow mustard marinade is incredible! So whip up that delicious sauce and fire up the grill, it’s time to make this honey-less honey mustard chicken.

Grilled chicken is always spot on delicious. This recipe is extra fun since you get to create a special marinade:

• This is a wonderful meal prep recipe! Marinate the chicken ahead of time and then cook it, or prep the grilled chicken and then reheat later in the week.
• It only takes 15 minutes to make the mustard chicken. The prep time takes a bit of work, but once it’s ready to go then you can just throw it on the grill.

Ingredients

The mustard marinade is the star of the show, of course! It’s gluten-free and refined sugar-free, plus unbelievably tasty!

Marinade Ingredients

• olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• dates
• apple cider vinegar
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• paprika
• chicken breast

Chicken Platter Ingredients

• grilled marinated chicken
• bacon
• boiled eggs
• baby spinach
• slices tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion

Substitutions and Variations

This marinade will work to make mustard chicken thighs! You can also use chicken tenders in this marinade too.

Balsamic vinegar and white wine vinegar are great swaps for apple cider vinegar.

Don’t have Dijon mustard? Spicy brown mustard, stone ground mustard and regular yellow mustard will all work.

Avocado oil is a great swap for extra virgin olive oil!

How to Make This Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

There are a few separate steps to making this chicken, but everything is actually really easy. Whip up dinner that the whole family will love! Here’s how to make this great recipe:

1. Make the Marinade

Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes, or until softened slightly, then drain the water.

Add all of the marinade ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor. Pulse until combined, then blend on high until smooth. Thin with water if necessary to get your desired texture.

Note: This is just one of my favorite chicken marinades. As you can see in this pic, I like to marinate in plastic zipper-locking bags.

2. Marinate the Chicken

Pour ¼ of the honey-less mustard marinade over the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

3. Cook the Eggs

Boil the eggs to your desired doneness:

• For a soft boiled egg: Fill a small pot with cold water and salt it generously. Add the eggs carefully and turn the heat to medium-low. Bring the water to a simmer, then set the timer for 6 minutes. Remove and set in an ice bath until cooled enough to handle.
• If you’d rather a hard-boiled egg: Follow the same instructions, but simmer for 10 minutes instead. Then remove and set in an ice bath.

Roll the eggs to crack the shells and peel the eggs completely. Slice in half to serve.

4. Cook the Bacon

Add the bacon to a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium, and cook the bacon until crispy, turning as needed. You can also cook bacon in an air fryer for an extra easy method!

5. Grill the Chicken and Prep Veggies

Preheat your grill to medium heat and then lightly oil the grill, then add the chicken breasts.

Cook for about 15 minutes total, turning once halfway through. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing it and then serve. As the chicken cooks, slice the tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and lemon.

6. Assemble the Dish

All that’s left is to assemble the dish! Add all the ingredients to a large serving platter with the honey-less honey mustard chicken marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and torn basil leaves. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Grilled Chicken

Transfer cooled chicken to an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag. Then store in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating. Reheat in the oven for best results — heat until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature.

Serving Suggestions

I love serving this honey mustard chicken with the platter of veggies, bacon, and hard boiled eggs. But you can serve just the marinated grilled chicken with other sides! Air fryer sweet potato fries and ranch potatoes go wonderfully with the flavors of this chicken.

For an extra summery side dish, serve it alongside this broccoli ranch slaw. Need a quick side to serve? These air fryer green beans are great. Oh and this bacon potato salad without mayo is a great side doo.

FAQ

Summer Favorite Recipes

• Grilled Halibut with Strawberry Guacamole
• Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa
• Broccoli and Bacon Salad
• Air Fryer French Fries

You should really check out those recipes. They’re all Whole30 compliant, too!

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