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tarragon chicken marinade
Victoria Haneveer

Worcestershire Mustard Chicken Marinade

Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon and tarragon give the chicken a tangy, savory coating. The mustard helps the mixture cling to boneless chicken breasts before grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine the mustard, tarragon, lemon juice, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Spread the marinade over both sides of the bird and put it on a plate.
  3. Marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Grill the chicken uncovered over medium heat coals, flipping once. It will take 10 to 12 minutes to cook.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
  • For fresh tarragon, replace the ½ teaspoon dried tarragon with 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon.
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.