The BEST EVER Grilled Chicken Marinade
Indulge in The BEST EVER Grilled Chicken Marinade, a transformative blend that will elevate your backyard cookouts and family dinners. This marinade features a perfect harmony of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and fresh herbs, delivering incredible flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re grilling chicken breasts or thighs, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees juicy and tender results every time. It’s meal prep-friendly too—just marinate ahead and enjoy delicious meals on busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Make your grilled chicken the star of the show with this unbeatable marinade!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 chicken breasts or 3.5 lb chicken
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, mix oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, rosemary, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add chicken to the bag; seal tightly while removing excess air.
- Place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard used marinade) and grill until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg