Description

Transform your summer meals with this incredible grilled chicken marinade, which elevates plain chicken into a delicious masterpiece. This easy-to-make marinade blends savory, tangy, and sweet flavors using pantry-friendly ingredients. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, it ensures juicy and flavorful chicken every time you cook. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade is versatile enough to enhance any dish. Use it in salads, sandwiches, wraps, or even tacos for a flavor-packed experience. Enjoy the simplicity of great cooking with this must-have recipe!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and spices.
Add the chicken and ensure it's well-coated with the marinade.
Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature (up to 12 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor).
Cook on the grill, bake in the oven, or pan-sear until done.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: varies depending on method
Category: Main
Method: Grilling/Baking/Pan-searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken (approximately 170g)
Calories: 385
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 525mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 105mg