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Chicken Marinade for the Grill

A flavorful marinade that enhances the taste of grilled chicken, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grilling
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
  2. Add minced garlic, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, and paprika to the bowl and whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the chicken.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3g

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. This marinade works well with both boneless and bone-in chicken pieces.

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