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Chicken Marinade for the Grill

A flavorful marinade perfect for grilling chicken, enhancing its taste and tenderness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
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
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl and mix well.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  2. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. This marinade also works well with pork and vegetables.

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