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Best Grilled Chicken Marinade

This grilled chicken marinade will make your next meal the talk of the house. Made with brown sugar, garlic, and other goodness this chicken marinade is a keeper.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Marinade
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary slightly crushed
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Add all marinade ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
  2. Add chicken to a large freezer bag and pour marinade over the chicken.
  3. Zip bag then massage the marinade into the chicken and let stand for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours .
    4. Pro Tip: Put a few Tbsp of Marinade to the side for basting the chicken. Thank me later.
  4. Preheat a  grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken thighs and cook 5-7 minutes per side depending on heat level or until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Baste with additional Marinade if needed.

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