Dijon and Thyme Grilled Chicken

Lemon Rice with Garlic Spinach
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half crosswise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
  2. Combine oil, mustard, honey, salt, thyme, and pepper in a zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  4. Grill chicken, covered, 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; slice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1½ tsp lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; stir in lemon zest.
  2. Meanwhile, cook garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 30 seconds. Gradually add spinach, and cook just until slightly wilted. Stir into rice mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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