Description
Elevate your summer grilling with this mouthwatering grilled chicken marinade. This easy-to-make marinade blends garlic, soy sauce, honey, and fresh herbs to create a flavor explosion that keeps everyone coming back for more. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will transport you to backyard barbecues filled with laughter and delightful aromas. Get ready to impress your guests and enjoy juicy grilled chicken that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them to coat thoroughly.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg