Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Zucchini Corn Relish

Drescription

This grilled honey-mustard chicken recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors. Ideal for a hot summer day, this quick dinner can also be made with boneless chicken breasts if you prefer.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 ear)
• ¼ cup finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Whisk vinegar, sugar, celery seed, turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in zucchini, corn and onion, Set aside, stirring occasionally.
3. Combine honey, mustard and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, then brush with half the honey-mustard mixture.
4. Grill the chicken, brushing with the remaining honey-mustard mixture, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the chicken with the zucchini relish.