Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients:

450 g chicken breast or thighs

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons French mustard DIJON (grain mustard works well)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated

Freshly ground salt and black pepper

Optional:

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you want a little spice)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine honey, mustard, olive oil, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and mix well to coat the chicken with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Then grill or bake the chicken.

2. Grill the chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C. Once hot, place the chicken on the grill and cover with the lid. It is important that the lid is closed during cooking and that the heat does not escape. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on one side. After 6-8 minutes, open the lid and turn the chicken with tongs. Tip: only turn the chicken breast once to keep it juicy (and to get grill marks!). Cook the chicken breast for another 6-8 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size and cut of the chicken, so be sure to check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken with a food thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 74°C, the chicken is cooked - you can transfer it to a plate or cutting board. Immediately cover with foil to absorb the juices and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This way you will get that juicy chicken breast!

3. Roast the chicken in the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe: ambitiouskitchen.com