Yummiest 5-Minute Gluten-Free Marinade for Chicken

When grilling season hits, a go-to gluten-free marinade recipe for grilled chicken is my favorite easy dinner idea. Even though the ingredients are simple and readily available, it guarantees moist, juicy grilled meats covered in a slightly sticky sweet and savory glaze. Grab stocked pantry staples like honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and dijon and let's make the ultimate 5-minute marinade!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

chill 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons gluten-free Worchestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin's, US only)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard
4 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
6 chicken breasts lightly pounded into even thickness

Instructions

If marinating the meat in a large bowl or dish, combine all the ingredients, except for meat, directly in the bowl. Otherwise whisk everything together in a small to medium bowl.
¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons gluten-free Worchestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 4 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Add the meat to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover securely and transfer to the refrigerator. Marinate for at least 1 hour, but I find 3-6 hours the ideal amount of time. I don't recommend longer than 12 hours because it changes the chicken's texture.
6 chicken breasts
Set the chicken at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while the grill preheats to medium. Lightly grease the grates.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the rest. Grill for 5 minutes, undisturbed, on one side. Flip and grill for 3-6 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165℉.
Remove from the grill and loosely cover with foil. Rest for 3-5 minutes, before serving.

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