Easy Bbq Chicken Marinade
Transform your backyard barbecue into a flavor-packed feast with this Easy BBQ Chicken Marinade! Infused with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, this quick-to-mix marinade combines pantry staples like olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar with bold seasonings like smoked paprika and garlic powder. Designed to tenderize and enhance the natural flavors of chicken, this marinade works beautifully with breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. Whether grilled to perfection or baked in the oven, this recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken every time. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Pair your finished dish with classic barbecue sides like coleslaw or corn on the cob, and savor every bite of this crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pounds Chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Whisk or shake everything together until the marinade is well blended.
Place the chicken in the bowl or bag, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Seal the bag tightly or cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight, to enhance the flavor. If pressed for time, marinating for 30 minutes will still yield good results.
When ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade for food safety reasons.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If baking, arrange the chicken on a lined baking sheet and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, ensuring the same internal temperature.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve warm with your favorite sides like coleslaw, corn on the cob, or baked potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1040 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
