Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken Marinade
A zesty, tangy marinade using lemon, lime, and orange juices combined with Dijon mustard, herbs, and red pepper for juicy grilled chicken breasts. Perfect for summer cookouts or casual meals, this halal-friendly recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 27
- Yield: 4 chicken breasts 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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 (or ¼ tsp dried)
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or ¼ tsp dried)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1½ cups marinade (reserve ¼ cup for basting)
Instructions
Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, citrus juices, salt, garlic powder, herbs, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until fully combined. Let rest 5 minutes for flavors to meld
Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour 1½ cups marinade into the bag (reserve ¼ cup for basting). Seal and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight
Preheat grill to 375°F. Brush grates with oil using a folded paper towel to prevent sticking
Grill chicken breasts 5-7 minutes per side, using tongs to handle. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, brush reserved marinade over the chicken
Notes
Reserve marinade (after removing chicken from it) in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, use fresh citrus juice. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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