Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade
This easy grilled chicken marinade blends tangy red wine vinegar and savory soy sauce for a flavorful and tender grilled chicken experience.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar adds tang
- 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce provides umami
- 0.25 cup olive oil keeps chicken moist
- 1.5 teaspoons dried parsley flakes flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil aromatic note
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano herbaceous flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder depth
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper spice
Main Protein
- 5 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced main protein
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, and olive oil. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the dried parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a sealed container or a large zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Seal the container or bag tightly and gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Preheat the grill.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat until fully cooked, ensuring a nice char on the outside.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is thinly sliced for quick marinating and even cooking. Avoid using too much marinade; just enough to coat the chicken will suffice. Letting the chicken marinate longer enhances the flavor, but don’t exceed a few hours to prevent mushy texture.