Description
Transform your summer barbecues with this easy and flavorful BBQ chicken marinade. Featuring a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky notes, this marinade elevates ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Ideal for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Let the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg