Description
Grilled chicken marinade is your ticket to juicy, flavorful chicken that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make marinade combines savory soy sauce, zesty lemon juice, and sweet brown sugar for a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you’re grilling for summer barbecues, prepping meals for busy weeknights, or simply looking to add excitement to family dinners, this marinade is versatile enough for all occasions. With just five minutes of prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can transform ordinary chicken into a delectable dish that pairs well with salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Discover the joy of cooking with this simple yet flavorful grilled chicken marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ⅓ 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 ½ tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt
- 1 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika
- ½ tsp EACH pepper, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and all seasonings.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 12 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg