Description
This Orange Dijon Grilled Chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with sweet and tangy citrus flavor. Made with a simple marinade of fresh orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and brown sugar, it’s an easy grilled chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 orange
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375–400°F).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 7–8 minutes per side, or approximately 15 minutes total, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and orange slices if desired.
Notes
- Marinating overnight produces the juiciest and most flavorful chicken.
- Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Fresh orange juice provides the brightest citrus flavor.
- Leftovers are delicious in salads, wraps, sandwiches, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg