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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

A great chicken marinade for juicy, flavorful grilled chicken
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, chicken, grilling
Calories: 224kcal

Equipment

  • Grill/hibachi

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Chicken Breasts Tenders or Thighs
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil depending on preference
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced or 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Garnish:

  • Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  • In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.
  • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

From Modern Honey: https://www.modernhoney.com/the-best-chicken-marinade-recipe/