Description
This Grilled Chicken Marinade is your ticket to juicy, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for any gathering or family dinner. With a blend of savory soy sauce, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, this marinade elevates your chicken dish to new heights. The best part? It requires just minutes to prepare and uses pantry-friendly ingredients, making it a go-to recipe for last-minute meals or meal prep. Whether served on salads, in sandwiches, or alongside your favorite sides, this grilled chicken will impress everyone at the table.
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
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a glass bowl or freezer bag until combined.
- Add chicken and coat thoroughly; marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill the chicken on preheated grill at 400°F for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). 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)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg