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Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken Grilled Recipe

THIS HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN WILL EXCITE YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH ITS CAJUN FLAIR AND MAKES AN EASY MARINATE-AHEAD WEEKNIGHT MEAL THAT IS DESTINED TO BECOME A FAMILY AND COMPANY FAVORITE!

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
  1. 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
  1. If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
  2. Meanwhile prepare Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce (directions below).
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