This is the best marinated grilled chicken recipe that's easy and gives you a juicy, flavorful chicken every single time.
This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you decide to purchase through my link, I may earn a very small commission at no additional cost to you.
why I love this easy marinated grilled chicken breast
- easy to make
- minimal ingredients
- results in juicy, flavorful chicken every time
ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breast
- light brown sugar
- olive oil
- soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
Side dishes for marinated grilled chicken
how to make easy marinated grilled chicken
Detailed instructions and measurements to make marinated grilled chicken are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Combine the brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, and vinegar in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add marinade to a container that can be sealed airtight or a ziploc bag. Place the chicken in the bag and force the air out.
- Seal up the container and mix around to make sure all of the chicken is covered.
- Place in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
- When you're ready to grill, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and preheat the grill to medium-low heat.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill for about 7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Slice and serve with your favorite veggies!
tips, tricks and faqs
Always use a meat thermometer and pull it off right before it reaches 165°F. This will help make sure that you don't overcook your chicken.
Let your chicken rest when you remove it from the grill. It will give time for the juice to redistribute and your chicken will stay juicy.
Yes, this marinade works great on chicken thighs as well as chicken breasts.
substitutions and alterations
- soy sauce - you can substitute the soy sauce with coconut aminos.
- apple cider vinegar - you can use white vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar if you prefer.
how to store
Allow the chicken to cool completely and place in an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 4 days and the freezer up to 6 months.
how to reheat
When reheating grilled chicken, the best way is in the oven to avoid overcooking. You can also reheat it in the microwave or air fryer.
other recipes you might like
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup light brown sugar unpacked
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, and vinegar in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add marinade to a container that can be sealed airtight or a ziploc bag. Place the chicken in the bag and force the air out.
- Seal up the container and mix around to make sure all of the chicken is covered.
- Place in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
- When you're ready to grill, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and preheat the grill to medium-low heat.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill for about 7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Slice and serve with your favorite veggies!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.
Leave a Reply