This quick chicken marinade is perfect for adding delicious flavor to your chicken while keeping it juicy and tender. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this marinade in no time and have a tasty meal ready to go in no time.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your flavorful and juicy chicken!
Interesting Facts
Marinating chicken helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
You can customize this marinade by adding different herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
This marinade works well with other proteins like pork or tofu as well.