Description
This flavorful chicken marinade combines balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and aromatic spices to tenderize and infuse chicken breasts with a delicious, well-balanced taste. Perfect for enhancing grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Chicken
- 6 chicken breasts (about 3.5 lb)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, rosemary, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined, creating a smooth and flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated with the mixture to maximize flavor absorption.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the chicken to tenderize and develop rich flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and cook using your preferred method—grill, bake, or pan-sear—until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are thoroughly cooked.
- Handle leftover marinade: Discard the remaining marinade or boil it thoroughly if you plan to use it as a sauce to avoid contamination.
Notes
- Marinating longer than 2 hours enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Always discard or boil leftover marinade before consumption to ensure food safety.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to control sweetness based on personal preference.
- This marinade works well not only with chicken breasts but also with thighs and drumsticks.
