The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

from modernhoney.com
40 min

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.

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
  • Unknown ingredient
  • Garnish:
  • Fresh Parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.

  3. 3

    Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.

  5. 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. 6

    Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.