This 5 Ingredient Chicken Marinade could not be easier and only needs 4-6 hours to work opposed to overnight! It leaves chicken tender and full of flavor!

It is grilling season! With the upcoming summer weather and traditional grilling holidays upon us I wanted to share my 5 Ingredient Chicken Marinade. We actually eat this marinated chicken year round. I have my trusty George Foreman grill that cooks this chicken up quite nicely. This recipe is easily doubled or cut in half which is handy. I like to use chicken tenderloin strips instead of chicken breasts because they are more tender. Also, they are more kid friendly size/portions and are easier to cut up for little kids. However, this works perfectly fine with chicken breasts as well. This is a great recipe to get your summer on!

How to make this marinade:

Whisk together the marinade ingredients.
Place thawed, raw chicken in a gallon size ziploc bag.
Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag and zip it shut.
Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours but for best results 6 hours.
Fire up the grill and grill each chicken piece a few minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through (an internal temp of 165 degrees). Grilling times will vary depending on if you use tenders or breasts.

Can you marinate chicken overnight?

Yes, but the flavor will be much stronger. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Some people prefer it.

Is it ok to bake this chicken instead of grilling it?

Of course! However, the grill seals in the flavor in a way the oven can’t.

What goes well with marinaded chicken?

This marinated chicken goes great with just about anything! We like to eat them will some Special Ingredient Potato Salad, or a Layered Summer Salad. And don’t forget dessert! Check out my Oatmeal Fudge Bars or my Grandma’s Chocolate Ribbon Dessert!

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