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Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken (Grill or Stovetop)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts (pounded thin if using breasts)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Cajun Honey Mustard Marinade

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce

  • Reserved unused marinade
  • 2 tablespoons loosely packed cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Suggested Garnish

  • chopped mangoes

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk Cajun Honey Mustard Marinade ingredients together. Add 1/2 cup of marinade and 1/4 cup olive oil to large freezer bag along with chicken. Marinate 1 hour up to overnight (the longer the better). Refrigerate unused marinade separately to use in Sauce.
  • STOVETOP DIRECTIONS
  • If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
  • Meanwhile prepare Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce (directions below).
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove to a cutting board and brush with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce or top plated chicken with sauce. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. For a spicier chicken, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, for sweeter, sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • GRILLING DIRECTIONS
  • If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
  • Meanwhile prepare Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce (directions below).
  • Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
  • Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F.)
  • Remove chicken from grill and brush with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce or top plated chicken with sauce. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. For a spicier chicken, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, for sweeter, sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce: Add all of the Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce ingredients to your blender and process until smooth. Set aside.

Notes

*Total time does not include marinating chicken as this time will vary per individual.