Honey-Mustard Grilled Chicken with Foil Packet Green Beans
Honey-mustard grilled chicken with foil packet green beans is a flavorful summer meal featuring juicy, tangy glazed chicken thighs and tender lemony green beans cooked right on the grill. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a perfect easy dinner for weeknights or outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 tbsp whole grain mustard
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 pieces)
12 oz green beans, trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, whisk mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt. Brush both sides with honey-mustard mixture.
- Place chicken skin-side down on grill. Cook until skin is browned, then flip. Continue cooking, basting occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F internally. Rest on a plate.
- Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice. Divide into 4 portions and wrap each in foil packets.
- Place packets on grill and cook 5–8 minutes, until beans are crisp-tender.
- Serve chicken thighs with green beans on the side.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts or drumsticks—adjust cooking time.
- Add bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to foil packets for variety.
- Dijon mustard can replace whole grain for a smoother sauce.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes or add hot sauce for heat.
- Drizzle extra honey before serving for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
