Flavorful Grilled Chicken Marinade
Flavorful Grilled Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
For the Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken, such as boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Whisk all the marinade ingredients together until well combined and the brown sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade in the bowl, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. You can also place the chicken and marinade in a large resealable bag.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl (or seal the bag) and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
⏱️ 240 min
- 5
Preheat your grill or griddle to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade. Season the chicken on both sides with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Place the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min
- 8
Remove the grilled chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Flavorful Grilled Chicken Marinade
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
For the Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken, such as boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Whisk all the marinade ingredients together until well combined and the brown sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade in the bowl, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. You can also place the chicken and marinade in a large resealable bag.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl (or seal the bag) and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
⏱️ 240 min - 5
Preheat your grill or griddle to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade. Season the chicken on both sides with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Place the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min - 8
Remove the grilled chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min