Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade
Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade brings bold, savory depth from soy sauce and olive oil balanced with bright lemon and a hint of smoky aroma. Spicy brown mustard and garlic add warmth while black pepper ties everything together, yielding juicy chicken with a caramelized finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts when you want big flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, mustard, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Add the chicken to the bowl and turn it to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. For best results, do not marinate for more than 4 hours.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Take the chicken out of the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 6
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 557.53 kcal High 28%
- Protein 54.18 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 3.85 g 1%
- Total Fat 37.45 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.74 mg High 47%
- Sodium 285.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.78 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 51.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 557.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice, Liquid Smoke. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade healthy?
- Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 557.53 calories and 54.18 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 285.07 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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