Ultimate Chicken Marinade For Grilling Season: Elevate Your BBQ!
A flavorful marinade that enhances the taste of chicken, perfect for grilling season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade.
- This marinade works well with other proteins like pork or tofu.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg