The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    224 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory grilled chicken marinade makes the perfect mouthwatering grilled chicken! Everyone loves this 5-star-rated chicken marinade.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts Tenders, or Thighs
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil depending on preference
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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  • GARNISH:
  • fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.
  3. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Notes

  • Use whatever types of chicken you prefer -- chicken breasts, thinly sliced chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or chicken thighs. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1291mg (54%) Potassium 633mg (18%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.5mg (6%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1291mg 54%
Potassium 633mg 13%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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

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