Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts are infused with a sweet-tangy marinade of lemon juice and zest, honey, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Garlic, Italian herbs, black pepper, and canola oil add depth to the bright, well-seasoned flavor, making this an easy choice for a family dinner or a warm-weather cookout.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken breasts in the bag, seal it, and squeeze the bag several times with your fingers to coat the chicken with the marinade. Place a second resealable bag over the first and seal it to prevent leaks. Refrigerate the chicken for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove chicken breasts from the bag; discard the used marinade. Cook the chicken on the preheated grill until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 393.51 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 53.0 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.68 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 181.47 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 22.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 86.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.27 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 15.39 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 393.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken healthy?
- Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 393.51 calories and 53.0 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 181.47 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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