Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade
Elevate your mealtime with this Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade, designed for flavor and versatility. This quick marinade combines wholesome ingredients like olive oil, soy sauce, and honey to infuse chicken with a delicious savory-sweet taste while ensuring it stays juicy and tender. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or baking in the oven for a cozy dinner, this marinade is your secret weapon for mouthwatering meals all year round. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have your chicken marinating and ready to impress guests or family alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Low sodium Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
- Black pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- 6 Chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a deep mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, and optional red chili flakes.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor).
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade using tongs and grill each side for about 6–7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest the grilled chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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