Description
Elevate your meals with this easy and delicious grilled chicken marinade! Perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to quick weeknight dinners, this marinade brings together savory soy sauce, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. In just 5 minutes, you can create a flavorful blend that transforms ordinary chicken into a juicy delight. Simply marinate the chicken and grill, bake, or sauté it to perfection. This versatile marinade is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to your taste preferences. Whether served in salads, sandwiches, or alongside your favorite sides, this grilled chicken marinade will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 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 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt
- 1 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika
- 1/2 tsp EACH pepper, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and spices until well combined.
- Add chicken to the marinade and ensure it’s fully coated. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
- When ready to cook, let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before grilling on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g) grilled chicken
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg