Tasty Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade

Say Goodbye to dry and fade chicken recipes.
Say Hello to savory and moist chicken instead!
Indeed, this marinade will surely bring your chicken to the next level!

In a couple of simple steps with ingredients you probably already have at home, you’ll have tasty chicken the whole family will love.

As you know, chicken is part of a healthy diet. It’s low fat and high in protein.
That being said, it could get boring fast if you don’t have the right marinade.

This is where it changes. Read below to know all my tips and tricks to make this tasty honey mustard marinade.

Honey Mustard Chicken Ingredients

✦✧ Raw Honey

✦✧ Stone Ground Mustard or Dijon

✦✧ Olive Oil

✦✧ Apple Cider Vinegar

✦✧ Fresh Garlic

✦✧ Paprika

✦✧ Salt & Pepper

✦✧ Cajun Seasoning: It’s my sister who introduced this spice mix to me and it became a staple in my kitchen ever since.

How To Make Homemade Honey Mustard Marinade

✦✧ In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients
the raw honey, stone ground mustard, olive oil, garlic, paprika, sea salt, ground black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and cajun seasoning, and stir well.

✦✧ In a container or large Ziploc bag, add your chicken to the marinade and fully submerge it making sure it’s coated evenly.

✦✧ Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least an hour or up to one night.

✦✧ Lay your marinated chicken on a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add extra marinade to the chicken and place it into the oven at 400° F for 1h, turning the chicken halfway.

How To Make Delicious Chicken Marinade Every Time?

Making a good marinade isn’t complicated BUT there are some basic rules to follow to make it a success every time.

✦✧ You need a form of fat, whether it’s oil, full-fat yogurt, or buttermilk.
✦✧ You need acidity, this could be acid from vinegar or citrus fruit.
✦✧ You need plenty of seasonings like spices and fresh or dried herbs.

Can You Freeze This Honey Mustard Marinade?

Absolutely! Make a batch in advance for those days you don’t feel like cooking at all.

Simply pour the honey mustard chicken marinade into a resealable, freezer-friendly bag, add your chicken, and freeze the entire bag for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to cook it, simply thaw the chicken in the marinade overnight in the refrigerator and cook and bake however you’d like.

Ideas To Use This Homemade Honey Mustard Marinade

This marinade is extremely versatile and that’s why it’s also one of my go-to for when I don’t feel like cooking much.

Indeed, you can use this recipe on different meat. Add it to your vegetables and sauté on the pan for extremely tasteful veggies.

Want to impress your vegan friend? Use the marinade for tofu and your friend will definitely ask you for the recipe 😉

Bonus: Use Fresh Herbs (If You Can)

It’s this year (2023) that I discovered the beauty of having a garden in the backyard.
Indeed, before, I was always in an apartment with no yard or no passion for having a garden.

That being said, I definitely know I’ll always have a garden from now on. It’s a true luxury to have fresh herbs nearby at all times.
If you can, I truly advised you to use fresh herbs in your recipe it’s one of those things that elevate a plate instantly!

If you make this recipe, make sure to Tag me! @simplycathkitchen I love seeing my recipe in other people’s homes!