BBQ Mayonnaise Chicken with Mango Chutney

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min6 servingsmediumAustralian
BBQ Mayonnaise Chicken with Mango Chutney

Skinless chicken breasts marinated in a tangy-sweet sauce of mayonnaise, mango chutney, wholegrain mustard, and garlic. The mixture creates a glossy coating that cooks to golden exterior while keeping the meat moist. Grill or cook indoors for weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 6 chicken breast fillets, no skin or bone
  • 1 cups mayonnaise, whole egg
    Greek yogurt1:1dairy-free removes:milkadds dairy

    neutral substitute with tangier profile

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  • 8 ½ tbsp mango chutney
    apricot jam1:1

    similar sweetness and acidity

  • 2 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
    Dijon mustard1:1

    finer texture, same heat level

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  • 2 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim chicken breasts and remove tenders. Cut each breast horizontally in half to create thinner fillets.

  2. 2

    Whisk together mayonnaise, mango chutney, wholegrain mustard, and minced garlic in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Add chicken fillets and toss to coat thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight.

  5. 5

    Grill or cook indoors according to your preferred method.

Tips

Tip 1

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor development.

Tip 2

Pat chicken dry before grilling to improve browning.

Good to Know

Storage

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Make Ahead

Marinate overnight in advance; cook day-of or freeze marinated chicken for later use.

Serve With

Serve hot with rice, roasted vegetables, or salad.

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Common Mistakes

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Skip patting chicken dry before cooking to avoid soggy exterior.

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Overcrowd the grill grates to prevent uneven browning.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

mayonnaise
Greek yogurt1:1dairy-free removes:milkadds dairy

neutral substitute with tangier profile

Full guide →

General Alternatives

wholegrain mustard
Dijon mustard1:1

finer texture, same heat level

Full guide →
mango chutney
apricot jam1:1

similar sweetness and acidity

Full guide →
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