Mustard for Chicken Marinade and Salad

How do you use mustard on chicken?

Thin one of our mustards with some wine, or orange or apple juice, coat the chicken and let it soak in overnight in the refrigerator. Our mustard also goes in chicken salad in place of mayo, and it makes a good dip for chicken tenders.

Our Overnight Marinade

For chicken, or fish if you like

This one comes straight from our family's recipe notes, and it's an easy one. You thin the mustard, coat the chicken and leave it in the refrigerator overnight.

Any of the three jars will do. Original Sweet & Spicy keeps it on the sweet side, Hot & Spicy puts some heat on it, and Horseradish gives it a little bite.

Mustard Marinade for Chicken or Fish

Thin one of our mustards with wine, orange juice or apple juice and let it soak into chicken or fish overnight.

Works with any of the three: Original Sweet & Spicy Hot & Spicy Horseradish

Prep:: 10 min
Cook:: 25 min
Total:: 8 hr 35 min
Serves:: 4

A grilled, glazed chicken breast on a plate with a lemon wedge and fresh herbs

AI-generated image of the dish.

What you need

Chicken or fish
One of Grandpa Spencer's mustards, any flavor
Some wine, orange juice or apple juice to thin it

How to make it

Pick one of Grandpa Spencer's mustards and thin it with some wine, or orange or apple juice.
Coat your chicken or fish and let it soak in overnight in the refrigerator.
Cook it for a delightful main course at dinner.

Which Jar for Which Chicken

Our suggestions

Original Sweet & Spicy

$9.00 for a 9oz jar

The marinade, or a dip for chicken tenders. Creamy and sweet with a little spice.

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Hot & Spicy

$9.00 for a 9oz jar

Grilled chicken or wings, if you want a kick. Hot and sweet, with about the heat of a jalapeño or cayenne pepper.

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Horseradish

$9.00 for a 9oz jar

Chicken salad, where it takes the place of the mayo and brings a mild to medium bite along with it.

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Chicken Salad, Without the Mayo

One of our own recipes

Make your chicken salad the way you usually do, but use one of our mustards instead of mayonnaise. Any of the three will give the sandwich great flavor. The same goes for tuna salad and egg salad; the recipe is on our sandwiches page.

Common Questions

About mustard and chicken

How do you make a mustard marinade for chicken?

Pick one of our three mustards and thin it with some wine, or orange or apple juice. Coat the chicken and let it soak in overnight in the refrigerator, then cook it.

What does mustard do in a chicken marinade?

It carries the flavor and helps the marinade cling to the chicken instead of running off. With ours you also get a little sweet and a little spice.

Can I use mustard instead of mayo in chicken salad?

Yes, that is one of our own recipes. Make your chicken salad the way you usually do, but use any of our three mustards in place of the mayonnaise.

Which of your mustards is best for dipping chicken tenders?

Original Sweet & Spicy if you want sweet, Hot & Spicy if you want heat. Serve it straight from the jar, the same way we hand out tastings on a pretzel.

More Ways to Use It

Sandwiches, the smoker and a dip

Where to Buy It

Three ways, and we like all of them

Online

The store has all three flavors the whole year round.

Visit the Store

In Person

Farmers markets, craft shows and festivals around the St. Louis metro and Metro East. Free tastings at every one of them.

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At a Shop

Shops across Missouri and Metro East Illinois keep it on the shelf. The list is on the retailers page.

See the Shops

Put the chicken in the marinade tonight and it's ready to cook tomorrow. Let your imagination go crazy, and we appreciate your business.

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