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Memorial Day BBQ Chicken Marinade

Memorial Day BBQ Chicken Marinade for Juicy Grilling Bliss

Discover the Best Ever Memorial Day BBQ Chicken Marinade, perfect for juicy grilling and versatile for various proteins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Can use lemon juice as a substitute
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil Olive oil can be used but decreases smoke point
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Honey can be swapped for a more natural sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons Spices (e.g., chili powder, garlic powder) Adjust to taste based on personal spice preference

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Grill
  • Digital meat thermometer
  • Plastic bag or large bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix the marinade by whisking together apple cider vinegar, beef broth, grapeseed oil, brown sugar, and chosen spices until smooth.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, aiming for around 400°F.
  4. Sear the marinated chicken on the hot side of the grill for 4-6 minutes on each side.
  5. Finish cooking the chicken on the cooler side of the grill until internal temperatures reach 165°F for white meat and 175°F for dark meat.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor. Avoid overcooking by using a meat thermometer. Unused marinade can be boiled for food safety before use as a glaze.

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