Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe
This grilled chicken marinade will make dry, dull, and uninteresting chicken a thing of the past and is sure to become your go-to marinade! Because of a few key seasonings, it’s salty, acidic, and slightly sweet, with layers of nuanced flavor.
Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe
This easy grilled chicken marinade recipe is the perfect way to add flavor to your chicken! make sure to make enough for everyone!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs pounded to an even thickness
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, salt
- 1 tsp each dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika
- ½ tsp each pepper, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a freezer bag or glass bowl. Add chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 12 hours (the longer the better).
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from the refrigerator and let rest 15-30 minutes before cooking
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees, clean and grease grates.
- Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (an inserted thermometer should reach 165 degrees F). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
