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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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.