Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade
Elevate your next meal with this Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade! Perfect for any occasion, this marinade combines zesty lemon juice, savory low-sodium soy sauce, and sweet honey to infuse your chicken with mouthwatering flavor. With fresh garlic and ginger, this recipe ensures that every bite is tender and delicious. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or prepping meals for the week ahead, this versatile marinade works wonders not just for grilling but also for baking or stir-frying chicken. Plus, it’s quick to prepare with staple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Enjoy flavorful chicken that’s ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 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 (paste or finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp garlic (paste or finely chopped)
- 6 chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a deep mixing bowl, combine olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, and optional red chili flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl and coat each piece evenly with the marinade. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place on the hot grill.
- Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 478mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
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