Ingredients
– Β½ cup extra virgin olive oil
– Β½ cup balsamic or other vinegar
– ΒΌ cup low sodium soy sauce
– ΒΌ cup Worcestershire sauce
– β cup lemon juice
– ΒΎ cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
– 2 tablespoons Dijon or spicy brown mustard
– 1 Β½ teaspoons salt
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
1-Gather and whisk: In a large bowl, combine Β½ cup extra virgin olive oil, Β½ cup balsamic or other vinegar, ΒΌ cup low sodium soy sauce, ΒΌ cup Worcestershire sauce, β cup lemon juice, ΒΎ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons Dijon or spicy brown mustard, 1 Β½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
2-Reserve for basting: Scoop out and set aside Β½ cup of the mixture. Dont toss it boil later for a killer sauce.
3-Bag the chicken: Place 6 chicken breasts or 3.5 pounds of chicken in a large resealable bag. Pour the remaining marinade over, gently massage to coat every piece.
4-Marinate: Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours. Aim for 4 to 6 hours for peak flavor. Poke holes in thicker cuts for better penetration.
5-After cooking, rest the chicken for 5 minutes to lock in juices. Garnish with lemon slices for extra zing.
Last Step:
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π Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for the best flavor and acidity balance
β° Don’t marinate longer than 24 hours as the acid can start to break down the meat and make it tough
π₯ Poke small holes in the chicken before marinating to help the flavors penetrate deeper into the meat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marination time: 30 minutes to 24 hours
- Cook Time: 15-22 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with marinade
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
