Description

Elevate your chicken dishes with this delicious grilled chicken marinade that infuses savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors into your meals. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner, this marinade transforms ordinary chicken into a culinary delight. With just a handful of pantry staples like soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar, you can create mouthwatering marinated chicken that pairs well with salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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 ½ tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt
1 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika
½ tsp EACH pepper, red pepper flakes

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Instructions

In a glass bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and spices until well combined.
Add the chicken to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat grill to 400°F (204°C). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g) grilled chicken
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 510mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 90mg