The Best BBQ Chicken MarinadeThe Best BBQ Chicken Marinade
The Best BBQ Chicken Marinade
The Best BBQ Chicken Marinade
This BBQ chicken marinade recipe can be whipped up quickly and can be used with different cuts of chicken. You can grill it, bake it or cook it on a griddle pan. Pair it with a salad, grilled vegetables, or a casserole for a delicious meal that the entire family will love. You can also freeze the marinated chicken for up to six months for those busy days.
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Recipe - East Maple Ridge
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The Best BBQ Chicken Marinade
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time10 Minutes
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Ingredients
Approx. 3.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tsp dried rosemary
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup light soy sauce
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
  1. Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Remove half a cup and keep for later.
  3. Pour the marinade into a large plastic resealable bag.
  4. Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the bag.
  5. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag.
  6. Gently massage the marinade into the chicken by rubbing the outside of the bag with your hands.
  7. Refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour or overnight if possible.
  8. Preheat barbeque to medium high heat and grease grill.
  9. Remove the chicken from the bag and gently shake off the excess marinade.
  10. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
  11. Use the reserved marinade to baste the chicken on the grill if it starts looking a bit dry.
  12. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C).
  13. Cover with foil and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  14. In the meantime, bring the marinade you had set aside to a boil and allow it to reduce slightly.
  15. Serve as a sauce to go with the chicken.

Tip: You can also roast the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (180°C) for 20 – 22 minutes, basting occasionally until the chicken reaches the desired internal temperature. Alternatively, cook on a hot skillet on the stove top for about 8 – 10 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked.

5 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
Approx. 3.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
Save-On-Foods - Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless Family Pack.
Save-On-Foods - Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless Family Pack., 1 Each
$14.00
2 tsp garlic powder
Western Family - Garlic Powder
Western Family - Garlic Powder, 155 Gram
$7.47 was $8.79$4.82/100g
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Western Family - Pepper Black - Ground
Western Family - Pepper Black - Ground, 145 Gram
$8.49 was $9.99$5.86/100g
Salt to taste
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2 tsp dried rosemary
Western Family - Rosemary Leaf
Western Family - Rosemary Leaf, 47 Gram
$4.50 was $5.29$9.57/100g
¾ cup brown sugar
Not Available
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Western Family - Prepared Dijon Mustard
Western Family - Prepared Dijon Mustard, 325 Millilitre
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$3.39$1.04/100ml
2 tbsp lemon juice
Western Family - Lemon Juice from Concentrate
Western Family - Lemon Juice from Concentrate, 946 Millilitre
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$3.99$0.42/100ml
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
Western Family - Worcestershire Sauce
Western Family - Worcestershire Sauce, 284 Millilitre
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$4.39$1.55/100ml
¼ cup light soy sauce
Kikkoman - Lite Soy Sauce
Kikkoman - Lite Soy Sauce, 591 Millilitre
$10.99$1.86/100ml
½ cup balsamic vinegar
Western Family - Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Western Family - Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 500 Millilitre
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$6.79$1.36/100ml
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Western Family - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Western Family - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Litre
$19.99$2.00/100ml

Directions

  1. Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Remove half a cup and keep for later.
  3. Pour the marinade into a large plastic resealable bag.
  4. Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the bag.
  5. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag.
  6. Gently massage the marinade into the chicken by rubbing the outside of the bag with your hands.
  7. Refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour or overnight if possible.
  8. Preheat barbeque to medium high heat and grease grill.
  9. Remove the chicken from the bag and gently shake off the excess marinade.
  10. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
  11. Use the reserved marinade to baste the chicken on the grill if it starts looking a bit dry.
  12. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C).
  13. Cover with foil and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  14. In the meantime, bring the marinade you had set aside to a boil and allow it to reduce slightly.
  15. Serve as a sauce to go with the chicken.

Tip: You can also roast the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (180°C) for 20 – 22 minutes, basting occasionally until the chicken reaches the desired internal temperature. Alternatively, cook on a hot skillet on the stove top for about 8 – 10 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked.