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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken with an easy marinade for juicy, well-seasoned meat. Whisk the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, and spices, then grill until the interior hits 165°F for reliable results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
marinating 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken pieces
  • 2 lb chicken pieces
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, brown sugar, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture looks evenly combined.
  2. Place chicken pieces in a container and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat all sides.
Marinate
  1. Cover and refrigerate for 2-8 hours so the marinade can season the chicken thoroughly.
Grill the chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and keep the lid closed while it heats.
  2. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 25 minutes total.
Rest and serve
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling before serving to help the juices settle.

Notes

For best flavor and juiciness, keep the chicken refrigerated while marinating and use a non-reactive container (glass or food-safe plastic). Store grilled chicken in the refrigerator up to 4 days and reheat until steaming; freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Dietary swap: use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce for a lower-sodium alternative with a similar savory profile.