Description
Elevate your next meal with this Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade, designed for flavor enthusiasts and busy home cooks alike. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy chicken dish that everyone will love. This marinade features a delightful blend of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, and fresh herbs that not only enhances the natural taste of chicken but also works beautifully for grilling or baking. Perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues, this recipe allows you to spend more time enjoying your meal instead of preparing it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Thyme (Dried)
- 1/2 tsp Oregano (Dried)
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes (Optional)
- 6 Chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and spices. Mix well until combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill. Remove chicken from the marinade using tongs and place on the hot grill.
- Grill each side for about 6–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Optional: Baste with reserved marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg