Chicken Marinade Recipe

Chicken breasts soaked in a tangy-sweet sauce turn out super juicy and mouthwateringly delicious, whether they are baked, grilled, or air-fried.

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil or use vegetable or canola
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce or try Worcestershire sauce
• 0.13 cup apple cider vinegar or use white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or lime juice
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar maple syrup or honey also work
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.13 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total) breasts, thighs, drumsticks, tenders, or
  a whole chicken will also work, adjust the cooking time accordingly

Instructions

1. Whisk the marinade ingredients in a large dish or plastic bag.
   • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
   • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
   • 0.13 cup apple cider vinegar
   • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
   • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
   • 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
   • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
   • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
   • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt salt
   • 0.13 teaspoon ground black pepper
2. Add in the chicken and toss to coat it completely in the marinade.
3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
4. To Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until the internal internal
   temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
5. To Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat (450-50°F). Place the chicken on the grill and cook for
   around 10 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through.
6.  To Pan Sear: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet. Add the chicken
   breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping halfway through.
7. To Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 370°F Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place the chicken
   breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over
   and cook for another 7-8 minutes.

NOTE

Feel free to switch up the spices to suit your tastes.
Marinate in a bowl, baking dish, or Ziplock bag. Do not use a metal container.
If you have extra marinade, pour it over some veggies before cooking.
No matter which way you cook the chicken, it should register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.