The BEST Grilled Chicken Marinade

The BEST Grilled Chicken Marinade — Grilled chicken is delicious, especially when it’s the BEST Grilled Chicken Marinade! This recipe has been tested and perfected to give you a juicy grilled chicken that tastes amazing. You want to grill some tonight!

Grilled chicken is a summertime favorite, and this marinade will make it better than ever. The best part? It’ll only take you 10 minutes to whip up!

So, whether you use the Blackstone Griddle or an Air Fryer, you can get a juicy and tender piece of chicken with loads and loads of flavor!

I love making my own marinades, they are easy, and they are a great way to stretch a dollar! Most of the time, you will find that most of your ingredients are lurking in the pantry or cabinets, ready to be used!

Some of my favorite Homemade Pantry Items Recipes are HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP, REMOULADE SAUCE, CHIMICHURRI SAUCE, and HOMEMADE BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING.

What Is Chicken Marinade?

A marinade is a mixture of acidic ingredients and other flavorings used to coat the meat before cooking. The acid in the mixture causes enzymes to break down tough muscle fibers, or connective tissue, making it tender and easier to chew.

Marinades also provide moisture during the cooking process by breaking down proteins on the surface of meats so they can be more easily broken apart with your teeth. Marinades typically include some oil that helps seal in moisture while providing fat for energy-producing reactions within cells.

Ingredients Needed For The BEST Grilled Chicken Marinade

• Balsamic Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
  Olive Oil
• Dijon Mustard
• Brown Sugar
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Minced Garlic
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Oregano
• Salt
• Black Pepper

How To Make The BEST Grilled Chicken Marinade

Mix everything in a large bowl. Then place your protein into the bowl, and cover. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Should you marinate chicken before grilling?

Marinating chicken before grilling is not always necessary. Marinating will help add flavor to the grilled meat, but other factors may affect how flavorful your food tastes. The acid in marinades like lemon juice or wine will tenderize the meat and make it juicier, which can be desirable for dryer cuts of meat like breast fillets; however, this does not work well with leaner meats like thigh fillets since they contain less fat. It would help if you also considered whether you want a lighter taste or prefer something richer and stronger.

How long should I marinate chicken before grilling?

Ever wonder how long you should marinate chicken before grilling? Well, it depends on what type of grill you’re using. If you are using a charcoal or gas grill for cooking your chicken, then the time needed for marinating will be shorter than if you were cooking over an open flame like in a campfire.

The average time is about 30 to 60 minutes.

More Homemade Pantry Recipes:

• HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP
• REMOULADE SAUCE
• CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
• HOMEMADE BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING
• CILANTRO-LIME SOUR CREAM CREMA

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