Description
Grilled Chicken Marinade is your go-to recipe for infusing succulent flavors into chicken, making it perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to backyard barbecues. This easy-to-make marinade features a delightful blend of pantry staples, ensuring that every bite of chicken is bursting with savory and tangy goodness. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can elevate your meals and create delicious grilled dishes that are ideal for salads, wraps, or main courses. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this versatile marinade enhances the taste of lean chicken breasts or thighs while keeping them healthy and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and spices until well combined.
- Add chicken to the marinade and coat evenly. Let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and cook marinated chicken for about 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces of grilled chicken (113g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg