Marinating chicken for the grill, oven or stovetop has never been easier. This flavorful marinade is perfect for creating a juicy main dish, customize it to suit any meal.
This sweet and salty chicken marinade is made with Dijon, soy sauce, and lemon juice that tenderizes the chicken while adding fresh and savory flavors.
Store unused marinade in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze into ice cubes and pop one or two out to marinate meat before they hit the grill.
Freeze marinated chicken pieces in zippered bags for up to one month. Then, simply thaw and grill, bake, or pan-fry with rice and veggies.
This easy chicken marinade makes perfectly juicy chicken and can be tailored to suit any meal.
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Combine vegetable oil, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl or a freezer bag.
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Add chicken and marinate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
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Grill, bake, or broil as desired.
To Grill Boneless Chicken Breasts
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook chicken 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Rest 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Keep fresh marinade in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for one week.
- This is enough marinade for up to 2lbs of chicken, the recipe can be doubled.
- You can use this on bone-in or boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
- Marinate in a bowl, freezer bag, or baking dish. Do not marinate in a metal bowl or container.
- If you have extra (unused marinade!), add a little to veggies before grilling or your other favorite side dishes for a punch of flavor.
- Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 tablespoon of the marinade as most of the marinade will be discarded.
- Nutrition information does not include chicken as this can be used on bone in or boneless chicken with or without skin.
Calories: 52 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dressing, Sauce
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