5 Minute Honey Mustard Marinade for Chicken & Pork
This honey mustard marinade strikes a balance between tangy and sweet, combining dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and cinnamon to create a versatile marinade for both chicken and pork. Made in just 5 minutes, it's easy to put together with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Use it to bake or grill your favorite protein for a delicious family dinner!
Servings 1
Equipment
- A garlic press
- A small whisk (or other utensil)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ cup dijon musard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large garlic cloves pressed or minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Measure out the oil into a measuring cup (or other container).
- Measure out the remaining ingredients and add those into the cup as well.
- Use a small whisk or other utensil to stir everything together, making sure to scrape the bottom as the honey will want to stick there.
Notes
- If your honey is hard, you will want to warm it slightly in a microwave-safe dish before putting it in with the other marinade ingredients.
- It's best to use the marinade immediately so the honey doesn't harden again. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. If using later, the marinade will need to be stirred again to incorporate the ingredients.
- This marinade makes enough for 1.25-1.5 pounds of meat (roughly 2 chicken breasts, 5 to 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, or 3 to 4 boneless pork chops, depending on size).
- Both chicken and pork marinade times are between 1 and 1.5 hours.
- Use this marinade for grilling or baking your protein of choice.