Description
This chicken marinade recipe is a flavorful blend of olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and herbs that will take your grilled or baked chicken to the next level. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ, this marinade is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, minced garlic, basil, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4–6 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
- When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This marinade works great with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks.
- You can substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar.
- For added flavor, try marinating overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
