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Flavorful Grilled Apricot Chicken with Easy Honey Mustard Glaze

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring a sweet and tangy apricot honey mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken perfect for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in herbs if using. Takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill: Heat grill to medium-high (around 400°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash (10-15 minutes). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Grill the chicken: Place chicken on grill and cook 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Avoid moving too much for good grill marks. After flipping, brush honey mustard glaze generously on cooked side, then again after flipping. Total grilling time about 12-14 minutes.
  5. Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken; it should read 165°F. If no thermometer, cut into thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  6. Rest the chicken: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  7. Serve: Plate chicken with any remaining glaze spooned over the top. Pairs well with fresh sides like grilled corn or a crisp salad.

Notes

Keep the glaze close and brush multiple times while grilling to build up a sticky, flavorful coating. Watch for flare-ups to avoid burning the glaze; move chicken to indirect heat if needed. Dry chicken before seasoning for better grill marks. Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes for extra flavor but avoid marinating longer than an hour to prevent ‘cooking’ the chicken with lemon juice. If no grill available, use a grill pan or bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, brushing glaze halfway through.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, apricot chicken, honey mustard glaze, summer grilling, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, backyard barbecue

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