Chicken Marinade Recipe
A flavorful and versatile chicken marinade that combines tangy, sweet, and savory ingredients to create juicy, tender chicken for any cooking method.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 6 pieces chicken breasts Absorbs the delicious flavors (about 3.5 lbs).
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk everything together until fully blended. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade for basting later.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag tightly. Gently massage the chicken to ensure it is well coated.
- Refrigerate the bag and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- To cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Alternatively, preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the chicken for 18-22 minutes.
- If using a stovetop, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each side for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing brown sugar as preferred.
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken juicy.
- Baste with reserved marinade during cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 800mgSugar: 6g
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