Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken
Simple Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken offers a tangy-sweet bite that pairs well with all your favorite summer side dishes.
Every few years when I watch the Olympics, a single word resonates in my ears from coaches and commentators alike… versatility.
You would think a world-class athlete competing in the Olympic Games, would have to dedicate their lives to a single sport or element. To eat, sleep and breath one goal–shoving all else aside. Yet during the “bio” portion of the Olympic broadcasts, what I continually hear from those who know the competitors best, is that many of them are extremely versatile. Well-rounded individuals, capable of greatness in many areas of life. Champions in multiple sports, business moguls, master musicians, published photographers, brilliant parents… amazing.
I can remember, as a child, having a strong desire to achieve greatness in just one area of life. Any area, for that matter! I was decent at a few things, but had little natural talent. Because of this, I unknowingly trained myself to work hard, in all areas. Over time I developed a work-ethic that, now, I wouldn’t give up for any amount of raw talent.
I’ve always had to grind away to achieve my goals, to gain skill, to get what I want.
I’m thankful for this, and believe it to be a blessing in disguise. I’ve learned to be versatile. Maybe not to the extent of an Olympian, mind you, but enough to lead a fulfilling life. Personal versatility (or skillful adaptability) gives you confidence and makes you comfortable in your own skin.
Versatility enables you to be open to trying new things. You may have heard the saying, “Become all things to all people that in the end, you may win some.” Versatility gives you the ability to see another person’s point of view; to relate to others on more than one level, to win people over.
Versatility goes a long way.
As for versatility on the dinner table, I present Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken. The maple-mustard glaze cleverly crosses traditional culinary boundaries. It’s sweet, spicy, bold and savory, and it can boost the flavor of almost anything!
It complements bone-in chicken and breasts, pork loin and chops, ham, fatty fish such as salmon or trout, and even beef (although I would reduce the amount of maple syrup if using it with beef).
I usually prefer to grill bone-in chicken for this Maple Mustard Chicken recipe because it makes the skin crispy, leaves the meat very moist, and produces lovely grill marks. Yet another versatile aspect of this dish is that it’s just as good BAKED.
Simply slather with the glaze first and pop in the oven for 45 minutes.
Grilled Mustard-Maple Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, boned (or griller's pack of bone-in chicken)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel, then oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Mix the 2 tablespoons oil, both mustards, maple syrup, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl.
- Grill the chicken over indirect-medium heat for 15-20 minutes, then flip and brush with mustard glaze. Grill another 15-20 minutes and repeat—40 minutes total.
- If roasting in the oven, preheat to 375 degrees F. Brush with glaze and roast for 45 minutes.
We love mustard-maple chicken in our house! Whenever I tell my hubby about another hubby not into eating real food, he always directs them to that recipe in my cookbook! Quinoa + feta + dill + cucumbers = bliss!
Love the sweet and spicy take on this grilling sauce! I also like the quinoa salad idea … for a long time I never knew what to do with it! I don’t know, though, this is very much like a high summer meal! :-) I don’t know if my Fall starved soul can handle it! JK!
Love this sweet and spicy take on grilling sauce! The quinoa salad looks great too! I’ve just started eating quinoa. For a long time, I didn’t know what to do with it!
Oh does that sound lovely and just perfect for Fall!
That looks great.
Those look delicious! I wish I had some for lunch. Great recipes, I love to play around with mustard as well!
So glad to hear this is just as good baked – I’m working without a grill over here in my pint-size apartment
Looks delicious. I’ll have to try making this over the weekend. Unfortunately I don’t have access to grill – but I’ll trying baking the drumsticks instead!
What a terrific flavor combination! I just did a mustard apricot pork and I really like that savory sweet combination! This is amazing – buzzed!
Gorgeous, Sommer! This sounds like a stellar combination of flavors!
This looks absolutely amazing – and I love that it IS so versatile. Yum!
Sommer I saw the tweet this morning and now I’m intriqued at making this.yum ;)
Perfect! I have some chicken legs in the freezer. Love your side dish too. Maybe with couscous??
Yum! That looks awesome!! Love your story. I hear you on the working hard! :)
What a delicious way to cook chicken. I wish I had some of it for dinner right now!
I little more liquid and it would be an amazing salad vinaigrette as well!
What a great combination of flavors to make chicken more interesting! Happy Cooking!
YUMMM!!!! These flavors look so amazing together!!