The BEST Chicken Marinade
A flavorful and versatile chicken marinade made with pantry staples like balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard, perfect for grilling or baking to ensure juicy, tender chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, dried rosemary, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- To grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate for the full 8 hours.
- Use fresh herbs for a more aromatic twist.
- This marinade also works great with pork, beef, tofu, and vegetables.
- Always discard used marinade or boil before reuse to ensure food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5-6 oz cooked chicken)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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