Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Muskegon Honey Glaze
Marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet honey glaze inspired by local Muskegon flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Muskegon honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves until combined.
- Step 2: Place 4 chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours to infuse the flavors.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Step 4: Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Step 5: While chicken cooks, brush both sides occasionally with 2 tbsp Muskegon honey to create a sticky, caramelized glaze.
- Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.









