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Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
This flavorful and easy chicken marinade will take your grilled chicken game to the next level! Perfect for chicken thighs, breasts, or any cut you prefer, this recipe is packed with simple ingredients that deliver layers of flavor!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (or other meat or veggies)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine all the ingredients. The marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week before use.
- Place the chicken and the marinade in a large resealable ziplock bag. Ensure all the chicken pieces are well-coated. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4-6 hours, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 350-400 degrees F. Grill the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
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Notes
- Storage & Make Ahead
- Make Ahead: The marinade can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Store: Store any leftover cooked marinated chicken pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Make Ahead: The marinade can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Store: Store any leftover cooked marinated chicken pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1262mg
(53%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1262mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.