Description
Juicy, flavor-packed Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken made with a bright citrus-Dijon marinade, fresh herbs, and grilled to smoky perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, summer cookouts, or simple meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken Marinade:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the Chicken:
- 1½–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade and set aside for basting later.
- Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-close bag. Pour remaining marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill. Cook 5–7 minutes.
- Flip chicken and brush with half of the reserved marinade. Cook another 5–7 minutes.
- Flip again, brush with remaining marinade, and cook 2–4 minutes longer, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and citrus wedges if desired.
Notes
- Do not reuse marinade that touched raw chicken.
- For baking instead of grilling: bake at 400°F for 18–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Chicken thighs will be extra juicy and slightly more forgiving on the grill.
- Fresh citrus juice gives the brightest flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 1 hour marinating time:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg