Hey, y'all! A good marinade can turn an ordinary piece of chicken into something you'll want to make again and again. This Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade is packed with flavor, comes together in just a few minutes, and is perfect for everything from quick weeknight dinners to summer cookouts.

Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade

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This has become my go-to marinade whenever chicken is on the menu. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, herbs, and seasonings adds plenty of flavor while helping keep the chicken tender and juicy. It's just as good for a quick weeknight dinner as it is for grilling enough chicken to enjoy throughout the week.

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Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ c. red wine vinegar
• ¼ c. reduced sodium soy sauce
• ¼ c. olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp. dried parsley
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

How to Make Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade

1. In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and seasonings. Seal and shake to mix.
2. Add the chicken to the bag, seal it up, and turn it a few times to coat.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Flip the bag occasionally to keep things even.
4. When ready to grill, heat your grill to medium (about 350°F). Rub the grates with vegetable oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
5. Place chicken on the grill, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Flip the chicken, uncover the grill, and cook another 4–5 minutes or until the internal temp hits 165°F.
7. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
2. Cook to 165°F for juicy, perfectly cooked chicken.
3. This marinade also works well with chicken thighs.
4. No extra salt is needed since the soy sauce adds plenty.

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Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade

Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade

JC Phelps

This Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade delivers tender, juicy chicken every time with simple pantry ingredients and big flavor.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 697 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ c. red wine vinegar
• ¼ c. reduced sodium soy sauce
• ¼ c. olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp. dried parsley
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and seasonings. Seal and shake to mix.
• Add the chicken to the bag, seal it up, and turn it a few times to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Flip the bag occasionally to keep things even.
• When ready to grill, heat your grill to medium (about 350°F). Rub the grates with vegetable oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
• Place chicken on the grill, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Flip the chicken, uncover the grill, and cook another 4–5 minutes or until the internal temp hits 165°F.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Cook to 165°F for juicy, perfectly cooked chicken.
• This marinade also works well with chicken thighs.
• No extra salt is needed since the soy sauce adds plenty.

Nutrition

Calories: 697kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 99gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 258mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 1748mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 5mg

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