Description

Discover a simple grilled chicken marinade featuring fresh herbs, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and natural ingredients that deliver juicy, tender, and flavorful grilled chicken. Perfect for barbecues or quick meals, this versatile marinade infuses bright and savory notes to elevate your favorite chicken cuts every time.

Ingredients

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Marinade Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (natural)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tablespoon honey (natural)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

4 skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, fresh herbs, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating each piece evenly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4 to 6 hours, to allow flavors to deeply penetrate.
Preheat and Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid. Grill each piece for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest briefly before serving to seal in the juices.

Notes

Use fresh herbs to elevate the marinade’s aroma and flavor compared to dried.
Limit marinating time to prevent the acid from breaking down the chicken too much.
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling to ensure even cooking.
For extra flavor, brush the chicken with reserved marinade while grilling, but do not reuse marinade that touched raw chicken without cooking it first.
Allow grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or thigh with marinade
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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