Description
Tangy Roadside Chicken is a flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring a vibrant marinade of apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and bold spices. This quick marinade tenderizes the chicken breasts, infusing them with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Ideal for an easy yet impressive summer grilling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp Montreal Chicken seasoning
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, canola oil, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal Chicken seasoning, sugar, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl until well combined to create a balanced and flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into a ziplock bag and gently pound them to an even thickness for even cooking. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag, seal it tightly, and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the Grill: Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade safely. Heat your grill to medium-high heat, ready for grilling the chicken breasts to juicy perfection.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in the juices and ensure moist, tender results.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness but a minimum of 2 hours also works.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- You can substitute orange juice with lemon juice for a different citrus note.
- Montreal Chicken seasoning is a blend of spices; if unavailable, use a mix of salt, pepper, paprika, coriander, and garlic powder.
- Canola oil provides a neutral flavor and good smoke point but olive oil can be used as an alternative.
- The recipe yields 6 servings, perfect for a family meal or small gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
