Easy Chicken Marinade
The best quick and easy chicken marinade with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and spices. This savory marinade results in tender and juicy chicken!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar , or lite soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- juice from lemon , optional
Instructions
- Thaw and trim chicken breasts. Pat down with paper towels and then place in a zip top bag or a large bowl.
- Then mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic salt and pepper in a small bowl (you could also add to the big bowl).
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Then place into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side (or until a thermometer reads 160°F to 165°F and then center is no longer pink). Let meat rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note: If the breasts are thick, I like to pound the chicken down with a rolling pin once they are in the bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 735mg, Potassium: 431mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 34IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
