The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

from modernhoney.com
40 min
6 servings

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.