Marinated Grilled Chicken

Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 g Dijon mustard; 60 g Lemon juice; 5 g Rosemary; 12 g Garlic; 45 g Olive oil; 680 g Chicken breasts, boneless

Marinated Grilled Chicken · ready in 2 h 22 min · 4 servings · 285 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

Juicy chicken breasts soaked in a zesty mustard and lemon marinade, grilled until tender with aromatic rosemary and garlic for a savory, bright, and deeply flavorful bite.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 2 h 22 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 285
Difficulty: easy

American Mediterranean Main dishes Meal prep Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gDijon mustard
60 gLemon juice
5 gRosemary
12 gGarlic
45 gOlive oil
680 gChicken breasts, boneless

Equipment

grill, refrigerator, baking dish, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, plastic wrap, platter, spoon, tongs, whisk

Instructions

Prepare marinade
Gather a bowl and whisk, then mince the garlic, chop the rosemary, and whisk Dijon mustard, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. · 5 min
What to look for: Smooth, glossy marinade
Arrange chicken
Place the boneless chicken breasts in a large baking dish in a single layer so the marinade can coat them evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: Chicken laid flat
Marinate chicken
Pour the marinade over the chicken, turn to coat well, cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. · 2 h
What to look for: Chicken fully coated
Grill and serve
Preheat the grill over medium-high heat, grill the marinated chicken until cooked through, then transfer to a platter and serve. · 12 min
When it is done: Chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C and juices run clear

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	285
Protein	36 g
Carbohydrates	2 g
of which sugars	0 g
Fat	14 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	0 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 3 months

Ingredient substitutions

Dijon mustard

whole grain mustard: Adds texture and slightly more pungency.
yellow mustard: Milder and more tangy.

Lemon juice

white wine vinegar: More acidic, reduce quantity.

Rosemary

thyme: Earthy and complementary to lemon.

Garlic

garlic powder: Mix well to avoid clumps.

Olive oil

avocado oil: High smoke point, neutral flavor.

Chicken breasts

chicken thighs boneless: Juicier, slightly higher fat.