Dijon-Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken
Prep: 10 minutes
Grill: 10 minutes • Serves: 4
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large bowl, whisk mustard, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt. Makes about 2/3 cup mustard mixture.
2.Reserve 1/3 cup mustard mixture. Add chicken to remaining mustard mixture; toss. Spray both sides of chicken with cooking spray and place on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, brushing both sides with reserved 1/3 cup mustard mixture during last 6 minutes of cooking and turning once.
3.Serve chicken sprinkled with parsley.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 chicken breast):
238 Calories, 5g Fat (1g Saturated), 78mg Cholesterol, 673mg Sodium,
14g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 13g Sugars, 13g Added Sugars, 29g Protein
Smart Swaps:
Chicken pairs beautifully with a touch of sweetness. Cut the sugar in half and use a bit of honey for a more natural, balanced flavor.
