Description
This recipe for the BEST Grilled Chicken features a flavorful marinade made with olive oil, cider vinegar, spices, and hot sauce, perfectly tenderizing boneless skinless chicken breasts. Marinated chicken is then grilled to juicy perfection in about 12 to 15 minutes, making it an ideal dish for a quick and delicious weeknight meal or weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- â…” cup olive oil
- 6 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well blended to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. Pound the chicken to an even thickness to ensure more uniform cooking. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag, seal it tightly, and massage the marinade around so all pieces are coated.
- Refrigerate: Place the sealed bag in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to penetrate, or for best results, marinate overnight.
- Prepare the Grill: Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Heat your grill to medium-high heat in preparation for cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, pounding the chicken breasts to equal thickness is essential.
- Marinating overnight intensifies the flavors and tenderizes the chicken more effectively.
- Ensure the grill is preheated properly to prevent sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for safe and juicy chicken.
- This marinade also works well for grilling chicken thighs or drumsticks with adjusted cooking times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
