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Grilled Chicken Marinade

With balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and spices, this Grilled Chicken Marinade results in tender, juicy, and flavorful grilled chicken each and every time. A summer grilling staple!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinate Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled chicken marinade
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, whisking until well combined.
  • Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are well-coated.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a stove-top grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
  • Take the chicken out of the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and set aside the remaining marinade for basting.
  • Place the chicken on the hot grill pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side without disturbing it to get good grill marks. Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • During the last few minutes of cooking, you can brush the chicken with a little of the reserved marinade for extra flavor. Avoid basting in the final 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 6mg