Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
92 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe
Description
The Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe combines a variety of ingredients including olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, habanero hot sauce, and a range of dried herbs and spices such as basil, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. These ingredients work together to create a marinade that imparts bold, smoky, and spicy flavors to about three pounds of chicken. The marinade emphasizes a balance of heat and acidity.
To prepare, all the ingredients are whisked together and the chicken is marinated in the mixture for at least two hours or overnight in the refrigerator. This prolonged marinating process helps the flavors penetrate the chicken deeply. After marinating, the chicken can be cooked by grilling, broiling, sautéing, or baking, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety. The marinade is discarded before cooking.
This marinade suits various cooking styles and can be adjusted for heat by modifying the cayenne or hot sauce components. It provides a versatile flavor foundation suitable for different cuts of chicken and cooking preferences.
For milder versions, using paprika alone without cayenne is recommended. Heat level can be increased by using ghost chili or other hot powders. Nutritional values provided apply only to the marinade mixture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or try malt vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons habanero hot sauce (or use your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon basil dried
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (use ghost chili powder for some EXTRA HEAT)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken approximately
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Marinate your chicken in a baggie or large bowl, sealed, at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight for even more flavor.
- Cook your chicken however you'd like. Discard the marinade before using. Be sure to cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Discard marinade before cooking to avoid contamination and ensure safety.
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of 2 hours; overnight is preferable for better flavor infusion.
- Adjust the heat level by substituting cayenne with paprika for milder taste or adding ghost chili powder for extra heat.
- Cook chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) measured with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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