Best Grilled Chicken Marinade

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5.0

66 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    1 d 35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    545 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Grilled Chicken Marinade

This simple marinade hands down makes the best chicken I have ever had on the grill. And versatile enough to be used on both vegetables and other meats.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley , minced
  • ¼ cup basil , minced
  • 2 tablespoons oregano , minced
  • 1 whole chicken , cut into pieces
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Instructions

  1. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, Kosher salt, black pepper, parsley, basil and oregano in a bowl.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Combine with the chicken in a large mixing bowl or an airtight plastic bag. Massage into the chicken.
  4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, but up to 24 hours.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding remaining marinade mixture.
  6. If grilling, heat to medium-high heat.
  7. Cook on indirect heat for 30 minutes, turning, occasionally, or until internal temperture of chicken reaches 165 degrees.
  8. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Notes

  • Freezer friendly - freeze uncooked chicken or meat with marinade in freezer bag. Thaw overnight in refrigerator, then grill or cook in skillet.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 432mg (18%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 780IU (16%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 432mg 18%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 780IU 16%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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