Description
This bbq chicken marinade recipe is highly versatile. It calls for 1 lb of chicken breast, but you can use bone-in chicken pieces like chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings. Make it 2-3 months ahead and store the bag in the freezer. The night before you want to grill, take it out and put it in the fridge to thaw.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (if they are thick, cut them in half)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Lay the chicken breasts inside a zip-top bag.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for basting, if desired.
- Seal the bag with little air remaining and mush the bag to coat the chicken and lock in the marinade.
- Place the bag in a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or as many as 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken directly on the grill grate and cook for about 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for 15 more minutes.
- When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F, remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rest Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 269kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 493mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 107mg