This Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken Marinade makes perfect tender and juicy chicken breasts every time! It is the perfect every day marinade for grilling chicken. The grilled chicken is perfect for a main dish, and can also be sliced and used on salads, pastas, grain bowls and more!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Marinating Time1 hourhr
Total Time22 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
2lbschicken breastboneless, skinless
1/3cupolive oilextra virgin
1/4cuplemon juicefresh
3tbspapple cider vinegar
3clovesgarlicpressed
1/4cupfresh basilchopped
1/4cupfresh parsleychopped
1tspfresh rosemarychopped
1tspfresh thymechopped
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspground black pepper
Instructions
Whisk together all ingredients except chicken to make marinade.
Poke chicken all over with a fork. Place chicken in a dish, or zip top bag and cover completely with marinade. Let marinate for up to 4 hours, with a minimum of 30 minutes.
Heat grill to medium heat and brush with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill and cook 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
Notes
You can butterfly the chicken, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to help the chicken cook more quickly.
Other cuts of chicken such as chicken thighs, wings, etc. may be used with this recipe. Cooking time may vary.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.