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chicken marinade with citrus and mustard
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Citrus and Mustard Chicken Marinade

This Citrus Mustard Marinated Chicken is a bright, flavorful dish perfect for grilling season, combining tangy citrus with savory mustard for a simple yet delicious marinade. It’s easy to prepare ahead, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Plus, the leftovers are incredibly versatile—great for wraps, salads, or next-day recipes!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, grilling
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 461kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp mustard
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 6 chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Place all of the above ingredients except the chicken in a gallon sized freezer bag or 9 x 13 baking dish. Mix together and add chicken.
  • Seal the bag or cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, all day would be best.  Turn the chicken at least once during this process.  Grill chicken and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg