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Grilled Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade that tenderizes and infuses grilled chicken with a delicious blend of herbs and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken.
  2. 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. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the marinade.

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