The BEST Chicken Marinade Recipe

The BEST Chicken Marinade Recipe

This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar,  Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. You have such a variety of seasonings in this marinade.

Adapted from : modernhoney.com

INGREDIENTS :

  • 6 chicken breasts or 3.5 lb chicken
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon or Spicy Brown mustard
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or other vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil



INSTRUCTIONS :

  • Number one : Combine all ingredients, except for chicken, in a large Pyrex measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Number two : Remove a half a cup of marinade and reserve for basting the chicken later.
  • Number three : Place chicken in a large, ziploc bag and pour marinade over the top. Close securely.
  • Number four : Marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.


To grill

  • Number one : Preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Number two : Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off.
  • Number three : Grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Number four : Baste the chicken occasionally with the reserved marinade.
  • Number five : Remove chicken from grill and tent with foil. Let chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before serving


Optional.
If you bring the reserved marinade up to a boil, let simmer until slightly reduced, it makes a wonderful sauce to go on top of the chicken.

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