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Best Chicken Marinade for Grilling

Best Chicken Marinade for Grilling: Juicy & Flavorful Delight

Discover the Best Chicken Marinade for Grilling that enhances flavor and ensures moist chicken with every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil or avocado oil for a twist
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice or lime juice for flavor change
  • 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar if needed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup/honey for healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard works
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for mellower flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill
  • plastic bag or shallow dish
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, reduced sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes, then mix until combined.
  3. Place your choice of chicken cuts into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag or cover the dish, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat your grill to 400°F. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  6. Alternatively, heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on each side, covering with a lid after flipping.
  7. For baking, preheat oven to 425°F and bake marinated chicken for 16-18 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before carving to keep it juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a day. Can freeze uncooked marinated chicken for three months.

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