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5-Ingredient Marinated Chicken

We call this simple marinated chicken "no work" chicken because it could not be any easier! Whether you choose to pan-fry, grill, or slow cook chicken, you're in for a flavorful meal with this minimal-effort marinade recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until completely combined.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken, seal bag, and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
  4. When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade. Discard marinade.
  5. Heat a nonstick pan, grill pan, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Coat grill or pan with about a teaspoon of oil so that the chicken doesn’t stick. Sear or grill chicken on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side, or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F).
  6. Allow meat to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Swap out the honey for maple syrup – if you don’t have one or the other on hand, they are great substitutes for each other.
  • Use another citrus juice for different flavors. This recipe would be great with orange juice, lime juice, or lemon juice.
  • If you have extra marinade leftover, it can easily be cooked down into a sauce to pour over your delicious meal.
  • You can use this marinade on any cut of chicken—chicken thighs, breasts, tenders, wings, or drumsticks! Different cuts of chicken have varied cooking times, so adjust your cooking time accordingly.
  • Cooking for two? You can easily scale this recipe depending on how much meat you want to cook. I would suggest using about 1 lb. of chicken and cutting the marinade ingredients in half proportionally. Marinating and cooking times will stay the same!
  • This is the perfect marinade for meal prep! You can marinate the chicken for up to 2 days before cooking it. You can also cook the chicken in advance and then serve it cold, sliced over a salad, or on sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces of chicken and 2 tablespoons of marinade Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6.4g (2%) Protein 26.6g (53%) Fat 1.4g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Sugar 4.4g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces of chicken and 2 tablespoons of marinade
Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6.4g 2%
Protein 26.6g 53%
Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Sugar 4.4g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.