Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

I’ve been slowly working my way through my mom’s recipe binder and I stumbled upon this recipe card for Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken. Even though it was just called “Marinated Chicken,” I knew which recipe it was. It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!  The recipe card was filled out by one of her friends – Marjorie Mitchell?  I wish I could ask her about it!  I am not sure I know who that is. 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

Mom made this chicken mostly when we had company over because it’s a REAL crowd pleaser. She would easily double it and triple it if need be. She served it with coleslaw and her potato salad (which I don’t have the recipe for!).  The chicken is so simple to put together and FILLED with flavor. There’s something about the citrus, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and grainy mustard that makes it superb. It’s sweet and tangy and I’m sure you’ll want to go back for seconds.

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

I had my Dad over for dinner a few weeks ago and served it with my garlic bread and a potato salad with a bunch of arugula tossed in. 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!  

The only thing I’d alter is making sure I reserve a little of the marinade to pour over the chicken when it’s done. I think that’s what my Mom did since I knew how obsessed she was about meat and cross contamination.  The marinade is so good. I love it so much! I want to drink it.

A definite keeper in the meal prep rotation! THANKS, MOM!

Ingredients are gathered. 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

Marinade is complete! Let’s reserve a little for later. Just about 1/4 cup or so.

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

And we marinade overnight!

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

ALL THE FLAVOR!

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

GRILLED to perfection! 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

I even used my Mom’s serving platter.  I know she would be proud. 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

I know what I’m making the next time we have company over!

Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

serves 4-5

  • 6 small chicken breasts, boned or 3 large ones cut in half
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup grainy mustard
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • black pepper

 

Mix garlic, salt, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lime and lemon juices in a bowl. Season with black pepper and mix until well combined. Pour marinade over chicken breasts and refrigerate overnight.  

Bring to room temperature before grilling. Grill or broil 4-5 minutes per side. Do not overcook.

  • Stephanie

    I love these marinated chicken recipes. I have one that I use regularly and I hope my kids have such fond memories of it as you did of your mom’s recipe.

  • seattleheather

    ermhagerd. I try to be vegan so hard but i’m buying chicken tonight. this looks amazing! thanks to your mom and you!!!! 🙂 thank you for sharing!

  • Amy Brooke Chatwin

    I can tell this is going to be a favourite with my chicken-loving husband. Such a simple way to spruce up some plain chicken breasts – and once the marinade and salad are done I can kick my feet up while he grills!

  • Robin P.

    This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.

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  • Cori

    Made this tonight with bone-in chicken thighs (I was in the mood). Delicious! Mimicked what you’re eating with it – some par boiled potatoes finished in a pan of ghee tossed with lemon and arugula. Yum!

  • Kristin

    We made this last night with a combo of breasts and thighs, and I am throwing out my old chicken marinade. This had so much more flavor! Thanks so much for sharing it.

  • Kathy Stahl

    This looks great! Just, wondering is that skin on or off ?

  • Leah

    Looks amazing! My chicken is marinating right now for dinner tonight, can’t wait to try this. Have you ever only marinated the chicken for a few hours? Please share that potato, arugula and parsley side dish….it’s look equally as delish!

  • Marissa

    Made this tonight and the whole family loved it! The kids were sad that there wasn’t any leftover for school lunches.

  • Valen Dawson

    Yum! I think I’m also going to try adding some bourbon to this marinade. It can’t hurt, right?

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