Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, most components of this recipe can be prepared ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving for best results.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can I substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Absolutely. This recipe is flexible and works well with substitutions. Swap proteins, vegetables, or seasonings based on your dietary needs or what you have on hand.

Make your mouth water Jalapeño Dijon Chicken

Name: Jalapeño Dijon Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken thighs; 4 jalapeños (diced, seeds optional); 2 garlic cloves (pressed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons raw organic honey; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon

Have you ever had those moments in life where something just clicked? They don’t come too often for me, but when they do they are profound. This jalapeño dijon chicken recipe was one of those moments. For so many years of my life I was the chicken breast and broccoli guy. So boring, so bland and so unoriginal. It wasn’t until I taught myself how to cook that I realized there were other foods.

What do chickens grow on? Egg trees :)

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Jalapeño Dijon Chicken

While I may be a good cook now, back then I was timid and scared. Instead of me trying to cook a steak, pork, vegetables or anything outside of my comfort zone, I stuck to what I knew. Chicken.

It just so happened I was trying to save a little money and saw that chicken that still had the bones in and skin on was a lot cheaper. I gave it a go, got to googling and realized that bone in skin on chicken thighs were like poultry gold on the internet. I had to try them and make them good.

You can make chicken thighs as simple as salt and pepper to create these jalapeño dijon chicken thighs and grill them in the summer or bake them any other time. And just to make sure you are prepared, here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with this chicken.

Obviously those sides are just recommendations since I have over 400 recipes to choose from. Make one of those or browse through the recipe index to suite your needs.

Either way, you will love this recipe so make sure you share it with people you love.

George Bryant (Civilized Caveman)

Jalapeño Dijon Grilled Chicken

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken thighs
4 jalapeños diced, seeds optional
2 garlic cloves pressed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons raw organic honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon

Method

Grill

Combine all of your ingredients, EXCEPT YOUR LEMON, in a bowl or dish to marinate your chicken
Marinate for at least a few hours but 24 hours in the refrigerator is ideal
Once you're ready to cook, preheat your grill to a medium/medium high heat or about 400-450 degrees fahrenheit
Once your grill is ready, place your chicken thighs on the grill and cook between 7-10 minutes per side
Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked and at least 175 degrees fahrenheit
Once done place all your chicken thighs in aluminum foil, squeeze all your lemon juice over the chicken, and close the aluminum foil and let it steam with the lemon juice for about 10-15 minutes
Serve and enjoy

Oven

Combine all of your ingredients, EXCEPT YOUR LEMON, in a bowl or dish to marinate your chicken
Marinate for at least a few hours but 24 hours in the refrigerator is ideal
Once you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit
Remove your chicken thighs from the marinade and place them on a parchment paper or aluminum lined baking sheet (optional: place the chicken on a cookie sheet or cooling rack on top of the baking sheet)
Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Plate and drizzle fresh lemon juice over all the chicken.