Description
This chicken marinade recipe is a game-changer for your grilling game. With a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, your chicken will be juicy and flavorful every time!
Ingredients
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Main Marinade:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or other vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or Spicy Brown mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Chicken:
- 6 chicken breasts or 3.5 lb chicken
Instructions
- Main Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Reserve half a cup for basting.
- Marinating: Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Grilling: Preheat grill, grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, basting occasionally. Rest chicken before serving.
- Optional Sauce: Boil reserved marinade until slightly reduced for a delicious sauce.
Notes
- Ideally marinate for 4-6 hours, but even 30 minutes works wonders.
- Grilling, baking, or stovetop cooking options available for versatility.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
