Description
The BEST Chicken Marinade is your go-to recipe for transforming ordinary chicken into a succulent, flavorful dish. This easy-to-make marinade features a harmonious blend of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and aromatic spices that infuse the chicken with irresistible taste while keeping it moist. Perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this marinade is versatile enough to suit any occasion. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can elevate your meals and impress your family or friends with juicy, flavorful chicken every time.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 6 chicken breasts (about 3.5 lbs)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Reserve half a cup of marinade for basting.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg