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Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

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Author: Imma Published:4/18/2018Updated:9/14/2021
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Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast – incredibly moist, juicy and outrageously delicious grilled chicken breasts soaked overnight in an easy, no-fuss, flavor-packed chicken marinade. This is going to become your go-to marinade for all your summer grilling recipes!

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Just so you know, these grilled chicken breasts in the photo were devoured no longer than 10 minutes after I put down my camera. It was so good and beautifully charred that I rushed my photo shoot just so I can start ripping this chicken off. Glad all the photos came out as I hope they’d be!

It took me a couple of attempts before I nailed down this marinade which I will consider the EASIEST and TASTIEST. Don’t worry, you probably have on hand most of the ingredients. But you should start by making my homemade Creole Seasoning which clearly adds depth and flavor into this marinated grilled chicken breast.

You’ll thank yourself later for having a jar of this seasoning as it turns any dishes from EEHH to WHOAA! It works like magic. 😉

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Once you have all the ingredients, you just have to throw them in a bowl and whisk until fully combined. Nothing complicated at all. Then you can drench the chicken in the marinade in a sealed bowl OR transfer them in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

But I’d prefer marinating the chicken overnight. Don’t fret out tho if you don’t have much time. The chicken will absorb the flavor in 2 hours. Also boneless , skinless chicken works best for this recipe, I tried skin on chicken and wasn’t a fan. As you can see, had to quickly discard them.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

And contrary to popular belief, acidic ingredients like lemon and vinegar doesn’t make the chicken “too mushy”. It actually cooks the exterior meat (like ceviche style). The lemon juice in this recipe is enough to give the chicken breast a lemony kick while retaining that succulent and smooth texture.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

When you’re ready to grill, just carefully remove the chicken with a thong and place it on the grill. If you don’t have outdoor grill, you can always use a grilling pan to achieve those slightly charred, beautiful grilling marks.

Serve this delicious Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with this Easy Pasta Salad HERE or you’re favorite sides, and you’re good to go. This is perfect for summer gatherings or your backyard BBQs.

Enjoy!

 

Tips and Notes:

  1. This marinade coats well for 4 halves of chicken breast. If you’re cooking for a huge crowd, you can always double the marinade.
  2. Do not leave the honey out of this recipe as it add flavor and also that appetizing caramelized, crispy coating once the chicken is grilled.
  3. Use a non-reactive container for marinating like plastic bags, glass bowl and stainless steel. Aluminum containers reacts with the presence of acid in the marinade, changing its color and flavor.
  4. Chicken breasts cook easily. Be careful not to overcook them.
  5. You can also bring the remaining marinade to a boil, simmer and then cook until reduced to a tasty sauce to pour over the chicken.

 

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Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast - incredibly moist, juicy and outrageously delicious grilled chicken breasts soaked overnight in an easy, no-fuss, flavor-packed chicken marinade. This is going to become your go-to marinade for all your summer grilling recipes!
4.63 from 8 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1-2 green onions , diced
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk in oil, soy sauce , garlic , Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, mustard , cayenne pepper , creole seasoning and ground pepper.
  • Throw in parsley and green onions- continue stirring until fully combined.
  • Drench the chicken in marinate, then seal bowl or place in a ziplock bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours - preferably overnight.
  • When ready to grill. Using a tong, remove chicken from the sauce and discard any excess marinate.
  • Preheat grill to medium- high heat.
  • Place chicken on the grill and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until you have a nice char – you may need to turn the chicken occasionally on each side until it is cooked all the way. Do this in batches if you have a small grill. Do not overcook chicken. Remove from grill (or grill pan).
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 345kcal (17%)| Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)| Protein: 26g (52%)| Fat: 17g (26%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Cholesterol: 72mg (24%)| Sodium: 1111mg (48%)| Potassium: 583mg (17%)| Sugar: 19g (21%)| Vitamin A: 440IU (9%)| Vitamin C: 8.5mg (10%)| Calcium: 28mg (3%)| Iron: 1.8mg (10%)
Author: Imma
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Fusion
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Nutrition Facts
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 1111mg48%
Potassium 583mg17%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 440IU9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg10%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

In a medium bowl, whisk in oil, soy sauce , garlic , Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, mustard , cayenne pepper , creole seasoning and ground pepper.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Give it a stir.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Throw in parsley and green onions- continue stirring until fully combined.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast.1

Drench the chicken in marinate, then seal bowl or place in a ziploc bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours – preferably overnight. When ready to grill. Using a tong, remove chicken from the sauce and discard any excess marinate. Preheat grill to medium- high heat.

Place chicken on the grill and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until you have a nice char – you may need to turn the chicken occasionally on each side until it is cooked all the way. Do this in batches if you have a small grill. Do not overcook chicken. Remove from grill (or grill pan). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

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  1. Sheema Harris says

    Posted on 5/25 at 7:10AM

    Hi Imma!

    YES!!! This is out of this world! I cannot believe how easy this marinade is to whip up and the amazing levels of flavours that roll off the tongue and how moist the chicken breast was! I served it with your Trinidad Corn Pie and it was out of this world!! Will definitely be making this again. Thank you so much!!

    With much gratitude,
    Chef Sheem

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/25 at 5:29PM

      Hahaha. Thanks, Chef Sheem! I love anything easy :)! I am glad this was a hit with you too!

      Reply
  2. Ms Belle says

    Posted on 10/15 at 8:31AM

    5 stars
    This marinade recipe is awesome! We had this for dinner lastnight. Hubby loved it! I served it with roasted asparagus and red potatoes. with of course bottle of Syrah, yum:)

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/15 at 8:49PM

      I am salivating . That’s my kind of meal. So happy to hear it worked out well.

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    Posted on 1/10 at 5:44PM

    5 stars
    Omg! I stumbled across this marinade recipe by accident and let me tell you, this was an absolute hit! I am making this for the second time now, and added sesame seeds to the marinade as well. Thanks for posting this awesome recipe!

    Reply
  4. jim says

    Posted on 1/4 at 5:54PM

    4 stars
    I think the marinade was tasty. I say that because like every piece of chicken I’ve ever grilled, by the time it gets to the 165 degree mark, it’s overcooked and then I dont want to eat it. No idea what causes that. I’ve got a very hot grill and I have to seriously dial down the heat, but it still comes out awful. I’m not a cook but dang, lots of others can get this done right. Any ideas?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/6 at 7:15AM

      Hi Jim,
      It’s tricky to offer suggestions without actually being there. Can you pat dry the chicken first before grilling . Start on medium flame and adjust as you see fit.

      Reply
    • Patrick LaMendola says

      Posted on 2/24 at 10:09AM

      Make sure you take chicken out and allow it to warm up a bit, grilling stone cold chicken maybe your problem

      Reply
  5. Ben says

    Posted on 7/26 at 6:04AM

    Does you have to pre cook the chicken or cannot be raw when i marinate it?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 7/26 at 4:13PM

      Hi, Ben. You don’t have to cook the chicken. You use this marinate instead on raw chicken breast.

      Reply
  6. Monisha says

    Posted on 5/1 at 6:28PM

    Heyyyy can u jus sauté it on a pan instead of grilling it? Sounds wonderful and can’t wait to try it this week!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 5/2 at 1:30PM

      Yes, you may. Please let me know how it turns out for you. Happy cooking!

      Reply
      • Janelle says

        Posted on 8/3 at 10:03PM

        I sauté it on a pan and it came out great, definitely going to continue to make. My fiancé loved it too!

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 8/4 at 10:04AM

        Awesome! Thank you so much for the feed back!

  7. Glenna Brewer says

    Posted on 4/26 at 5:12AM

    5 stars
    Grilled this chicken and my husband loved it. I ran out of cayenne pepper so threw in red pepper flakes and marinated the breasts overnight and into the next afternoon. This recipe is a definite keeper.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:30AM

      Yes, Yes, Yes. Thank you so much Glenna!!!!!

      Reply
  8. Dasha says

    Posted on 4/25 at 7:47AM

    Hi can you post nutrition facts so I can know the calories and sodium

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/25 at 4:09PM

      Updated the post. Thanks for bringing this up! 🙂

      Reply
  9. mommypharma says

    Posted on 4/25 at 7:03AM

    I always love your recipes, my kids love when I make something from your site. Can’t wait to try this out

    mommypharma.wordpress.com

    Reply
  10. Don says

    Posted on 4/22 at 2:14PM

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I had some baby carrots that need to be used, so I pared it with your Pineapple Ginger Glazed Carrots and a handful of spring mix salad with a little balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The crowd went wild! Okay, not a crowd…but my wife raved about it !! It really was excellent!!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/22 at 3:59PM

      Weekend backyard bbq is the best. Glad you two love it!

      Reply
  11. Ian Shaw says

    Posted on 4/22 at 4:10AM

    4 stars
    Hello, my comment relates not to the marinated chicken breast but to the Maafe West African Peanut Soup.
    Unfortunately, the published instructions are not very clear. In (1), it says:
    “In a large saucepan, season meat with salt, and onions and boil until tender, depending on the choice of meat. You should have at least 3-4 cups of stock. Remove the meat and reserve the stock.”
    But in 2) it asks to saute the meat.
    Yet it was supposed to have been cooked in a broth 1).

    Please clarify.
    Ian Shaw
    ishaw@afrihost.co.za

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/22 at 5:05AM

      Hello, you saute the meat after boiling , It’s optional

      Reply
  12. Aisha says

    Posted on 4/19 at 1:36AM

    5 stars
    I love how your recipes come with notes and tips, thank you for that

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/19 at 4:18AM

      Aww,thanks Aisha! Glad you find the notes and tips helpful.

      Reply
  13. Ian says

    Posted on 4/18 at 8:55PM

    4 stars
    Wow! I will try this next.

    Reply
  14. Deborah @ The Harvest Kitchen says

    Posted on 4/18 at 1:17PM

    This chicken looks incredible! Can’t wait to try the marinade!!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/18 at 7:21PM

      Thank you, Deborah! Can’t wait to hear how this one turned out for you. Enjoy!

      Reply

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