Easy Chicken Marinade
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Easy Chicken Marinade
Description
The marinade balances savory, tangy, and slightly sweet elements. Olive oil provides moisture, while balsamic vinegar and soy sauce add acidity and umami. Worcestershire sauce contributes complexity, and brown sugar softens acidity with sweetness. Dijon mustard and garlic provide sharp, pungent notes, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper.
Chicken breasts are scored on top to allow deeper flavor penetration. The meat is marinated for at least 4 hours or overnight to maximize infusion. Grilling over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side or baking at 375°F for 30-35 minutes completes the cooking, producing tender, flavorful chicken.
The marinade is versatile and works well as a base for different cooking methods, supporting juicy results and layered flavors in the finished dish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar , packed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour into a ziplock bag with 4 chicken breasts you've scored on the top.
- Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill or bake as desired.
- Grill directions: Medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side on direct heat.
- Baked: 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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