Grilled Chicken With Apricot Honey Mustard Sauce

Chicken is so versatile and easy to cook with, that it is delicious no matter how you prepare it. It goes with everything. We eat a lot of chicken, in so many different ways too. This time, I prepared it with an apricot honey mustard sauce.

Grilled Chicken with Apricot Honey Mustard Sauce

I have a wide collection of different olive oils and balsamic vinegars, that I use for everything. This time I used my apricot balsamic vinegar.

1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breast

3 TBSP apricot balsamic vinegar

1-2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 TBSP basil olive oil

1-2 TBSP honey

1 TBSP orange zest

1 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste

Whisk everything together and mix well, then use as both the marinade and the sauce for your chicken. It would go well with pork or shrimp too.

Marinate the chicken for at least 2-3 hours before cooking, then place it on a hot grill and cook until done. This time I used my inside grill that I just place over my burners.

I was cooking my chicken side by side with my pan-fried potatoes. I love the convenience of using the inside grill. It cooks the exact same way as an outside grill, only it is inside. It is a griddle on the other side, so it too is versatile and can be used for many things.

As you know I hate to waste food if I can help it, and marinades are also great to use as your sauce. You can either make extra marinade to use as your sauce to top the meats after they are cooked, or if you just boil it and reduce it after you have marinated the meat in it, and it will be fine too. It also thickens when you cook it down. Most of the time I just cook it down, but the choice is yours.

I served my chicken with the pan-fried potatoes, lemon pepper asparagus with cherry tomatoes and Parmigiano cheese and garlic bread. And of course a cool, crisp Chenin Blanc on the side to bring all the flavors together and make the meal complete. This is a perfect summer meal, but is also good anytime.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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  2. Hi Jeanne. That looks delicious! I’ve learned to cook many new things over the last 2 years since my wife left me. I love cooking for my kids. I’ll have to try this recipe. Thanks! P.S. I’ve been gone from blogging for a long time, but trying to come back. It’s always great to visit your blog. Blessings!

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