BBQ Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
81 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Chicken Marinade
Description
The BBQ Chicken Marinade melds savory and sweet elements, including dry spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, with tangy apple cider vinegar and sweeteners such as brown sugar and honey. These ingredients not only flavor the meat but also work to tenderize it during marination.
Marinating for at least two hours allows the chicken to absorb the flavors. Using thinner, boneless cuts is recommended to ensure quick, even cooking and to avoid burning from the sugars during grilling or broiling. Cooking over medium heat prevents charring while achieving a nicely caramelized exterior.
This marinade provides a versatile sauce base suitable for grilling, baking, or broiling, making it a practical choice for backyard cookouts or family dinners.
Use thin, boneless chicken cuts like tenders, breasts, or thighs for even cooking and to prevent burning.Cook the marinated chicken over medium heat to avoid charring from the sugars in the marinade.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl or resealable bag. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Add two pounds of chicken to the bag or bowl. Cover the bowl or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill, broil or bake over medium heat as desired.
Notes
- Use thin, boneless chicken cuts like tenders, breasts, or thighs for even cooking and to prevent burning.
- Cook the marinated chicken over medium heat to avoid charring from the sugars in the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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