The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

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

Directions

In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.

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.

Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 224 kcal
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 96 mg
• Sodium: 1291 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 33 g