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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

March 5, 2018 by Modern Honey 277 Comments

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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering!

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

When we were newly married, we lived near Dean’s brother, his wife, and two kids. We were living in an apartment, going to college full-time, and working crazy hours to pay the bills. We were poor little college students and would love when Deron and Sarah would invite us over for dinner. Their go-to meal was grilled chicken in a delish marinade. They knew how much we loved it so we ate it almost every time we had dinner at their home.

So I had to ask her what was in this amazing chicken marinade recipe. It is beyond simple! I decided to tweak it and add a few more flavors to make it extra tangy and zesty.

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar,  Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. You have such a variety of seasonings in this marinade.

The extra virgin olive oil keeps the chicken extra moist and juicy. The fresh lemon juice and balsamic vinegar break down the fibers in the chicken to make it tender. The soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce give it a salty depth of flavor. The brown sugar adds some rich sweetness and gives the chicken a nice crust when grilled. All of the ingredients work together in such harmony to make the perfect chicken marinade!

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

The key is to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes. Pierce the chicken breasts with a fork all over to ensure the marinade can seep into the chicken to make it juicy.  An idea marinating time is 4 – 5 hours.

To grill the chicken, set your grill at medium heat.  Allow it to preheat before adding the chicken.  To keep the chicken from sticking, brush a bit of oil on the grill. Cook for about 5 – 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. The chicken needs to reach 165 degrees to ensure that it is completely cooked through.

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

Use whatever types of chicken you prefer — chicken breasts, thinly sliced chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or chicken thighs.  Chicken tenders and thinly sliced chicken breast will cook much quicker than thick chicken breasts so watch carefully.

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com
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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
The best chicken marinade for juicy flavorful grilled chicken.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 224 kcal
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. Chicken Breasts Tenders, or Thighs
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil depending on preference
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced or 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

  • Garnish:
  • Fresh Parsley
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.
  3. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 1291mg56%
Potassium 633mg18%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering! This Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. The perfect chicken marinade recipe! www.modernhoney.com

Happy Cooking, my friends!

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Comments

  1. David F says

    March 9, 2021 at 12:07 PM

    5 stars
    This is a permanent fixture for a go to marinade. Thank you for this.

    Reply
  2. Valerie says

    March 10, 2021 at 3:21 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent marinade!! Savory, sweet, and tangy. Flavorful and moist chicken which I served with vegetable rice pilaf.

    I used this marinade on chicken tenders, then grilled them on the stove top in a cast-iron griddle pan.

    Reply
  3. Rebekah says

    March 19, 2021 at 4:08 PM

    5 stars
    I come back to this marinade over and over again and it never fails! It takes your chicken to a whole new level.

    Reply
  4. Cherry says

    March 23, 2021 at 1:52 AM

    Hello Maam! Can I use turbo griller than the usual? Thank you

    Reply
  5. Purvi says

    March 23, 2021 at 5:21 AM

    Can you do this without the sugar?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      March 26, 2021 at 1:23 PM

      5 stars
      I forgot to add the sugar last time I made it, and it was still delicious!

      Reply
  6. Gene says

    March 24, 2021 at 10:04 PM

    This is a fabulous marinade. Very simple to prepare, and gives the chicken a very deep flavor. This will be a go to for a long time.

    Reply
  7. Chandra says

    March 26, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    Added a little cilantro and onion to the marinade. Very delicious 😉

    Reply
    • zack says

      April 5, 2021 at 10:12 PM

      Delicious indeed

      Reply
  8. Nina says

    March 27, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    Can you bake these in the oven instead? If so, what temperature and for how long?

    Reply
  9. Tracey Lees says

    April 1, 2021 at 8:03 PM

    I marinated some large breasts for about 24 hours. Seared on each side in a pan and then finished in the oven, checking the internal temperature didn’t rise above 68c. I served these in flour tortillas with roasted mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. My son originally just used the chicken- cold, and his favorite salad bits. But all of the roasted veg and meat used the cooking juices. My son said, ‘I wish I had waited for the roasted version’. This would be a perfect pick for summer kebabs in toasted pitta bread with a fabulous minted yoghurt sauce.

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  10. Ellen Herrmann says

    April 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper for me. The chicken breasts were very tender and the marinade was excellent. Thank you for posting this recipe.

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  11. Elie says

    April 8, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe!! Chicken was very tender and delicious!

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