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Two grilled chicken breasts on sheet pan with grilled orange slices and tongs.
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Chicken Marinade

This chicken marinade adds so much flavor and makes the chicken so juicy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 487kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup corn oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon or Stone ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Kinders Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
  • 2 large lemons or oranges (juices)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Thyme (chopped) optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary (chopped) optional

Instructions

Chicken Marinade

  • In a large zip-style bag add the marinade ingredients and push around on the outside of the bag with your fingers to combine.
  • Lightly flatten the chicken by placing one piece at a time inside a plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a wooden rolling pin or a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken slightly and make it even thickness. (about ½ to ¾-inch thick)
  • Place each piece of flattened chicken into the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for minimum of 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat your gas grill to medium to high heat. If using a charcoal grill, pile charcoal bricks in the center of the bottom of the grill in a pile. Use lighter fluid to get them going. Wait until the flames are gone to spread the heated charcoal bricks out evenly in the grill.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the preheated grill and close the lid to keep the heat in.
  • Grill the chicken over medium to high heat for about 4-6 minutes on each side. Turn once with tongs. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken while it cooks. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the grill with tongs, place on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

We love this chicken marinade with either fresh lemons or oranges. You can also grill lemon or orange slices, then squeeze the juices over the grilled chicken.
Fresh herbs are a great addition, but this marinade is absolutely delicious without them too!
This chicken marinade will easily work with a family-size package of chicken. You can also double the recipe if you prefer to have a little more marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg