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Grilled Chicken Marinade

Grilled Chicken Marinade


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  • Author: Inez Rose
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Description

This tangy, savory marinade transforms ordinary chicken into juicy, flavorful grilled perfection with simple pantry staples and a few hours of marinating time.


Ingredients

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1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Add the minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until the marinade blends fully and emulsifies slightly.

2. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch) using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before marinating.

3. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure every piece gets well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor. Flip the bag halfway through for even coverage.

4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off (discard the used marinade). Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken shows beautiful grill marks.

5. Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Pierce chicken with a fork before marinating for deeper flavor penetration.

Save some marinade before adding raw chicken for basting during cooking.

Do not marinate longer than 24 hours or the acid can make chicken mushy.

Bring chicken to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling for even cooking.

Use a meat thermometer to avoid dry, overcooked chicken.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg