Description
Succulent grilled chicken marinade blends zesty Mediterranean flavors with tangy herbs and garlic. Marinating creates tender, juicy chicken that elevates summer barbecues and delights hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
Liquid and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients except olive oil in a mixing vessel, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Gradually incorporate olive oil while vigorously whisking to form a smooth, unified emulsion, ensuring ingredients bind seamlessly.
- Transfer chicken to a glass container, thoroughly coating each piece with the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the container and refrigerate, allowing flavors to penetrate and tenderize the meat for a minimum of two hours.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and permit it to acclimate to room temperature, releasing internal chill for even cooking.
- Heat grill to medium-high, creating an ideal searing environment with consistent temperature.
- Position chicken on grill, monitoring color transformation and developing caramelized exterior marks.
- Rotate chicken strategically to ensure uniform cooking, watching for golden-brown surfaces and clear internal juices.
- Once fully cooked, transfer chicken to serving platter and elegantly drizzle reserved marinade across the surface, enhancing final flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure thorough whisking creates a smooth, stable emulsion that coats chicken evenly and prevents separation.
- Marinate chicken in a non-reactive glass or ceramic container to prevent metallic flavors and potential chemical reactions.
- Remove excess marinade before grilling to prevent flare-ups and achieve beautiful caramelized grill marks without burning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap any potential wheat-based ingredients with tamari or gluten-free alternatives to maintain recipe’s authentic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg