Description
Transform your chicken into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this easy grilled chicken marinade. Combining the tang of fresh lemon juice, the richness of olive oil, and the savory depth of soy sauce, this marinade elevates simple chicken breasts into a sensational dish. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, your taste buds will thank you for this quick and delicious recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place them in a large zip-top bag or baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least one hour (overnight for best results).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 450°F).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Grill each side for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with additional lemon juice if desired alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg