Go Back
–+ servings

Chicken Breast Marinade

A flavorful marinade for chicken breasts that enhances tenderness and taste, perfect for grilling or baking.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag or container and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill or bake the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or citrus zest to the marinade.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!