Grilled Pecan-Smoked Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts smoked over pecan wood and brushed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze for a flavorful dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pecan wood chips, olive oil 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups, soaked in water for 30 minutes pecan wood chips
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Drain 2 cups soaked pecan wood chips and place them in a smoker box or foil pouch with holes to generate smoke.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Rub this mixture evenly over 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Step 3: Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates and add the pecan wood chips to the heat source to create smoke. Cover and grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Step 5: During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the honey mustard glaze generously onto both sides of each chicken breast and continue grilling until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.