Description
Transform your ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish with this easy BBQ chicken marinade. Bursting with flavors from soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar, this marinade ensures juicy, tender chicken every time. Perfect for grilling or roasting, it captures the essence of summer barbecues no matter the season. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish; pour half of the marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) or oven to 375°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade). Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F or bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with sides like grilled veggies or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg