Best Chicken Marinade Recipes
A simple and flavorful chicken marinade made with olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for grilling or baking juicy chicken breasts.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw meat to prevent foodborne illness. Do not reuse it as a sauce unless it is boiled first.