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Juicy Chicken Marinade for Grilling & Baking

Juicy Chicken Marinade for Grilling & Baking

This Juicy Chicken Marinade for Grilling & Baking elevates your chicken dishes with vibrant flavors and is perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Chicken Marinade, Flavorful Chicken, Grilling, Juicy Chicken Marinade, Marinade Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 3 cloves Minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

How to Make Marinade

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Whisk together until well combined.
  • Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag and pour marinade over.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
  • For grilling, preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • For baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

This marinade can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg
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