Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts
Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts feature a bright citrus-soy blend with hints of vinegar, sherry, and herbs that soak into the meat for deep flavor. The touch of brown sugar and honey balances tangy lime and lemon, yielding juicy pieces that caramelize beautifully on the grill or in a skillet. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout when you want bold, well-rounded taste.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, mustard, and honey, then add the garlic, brown sugar, lemon pepper, oregano, rosemary, and salt.
- 2
Place the chicken in the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 4
Lightly oil the grill grate, place the chicken on the grill and discard the marinade, then cook 6 to 8 minutes per side until the juices run clear.
- 5
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 398.32 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 41.77 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 17.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 17.6 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.12 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.01 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1529.07 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 13.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 552.5 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 9.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Dried Oregano, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 398.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Ray's Marinated Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 398.32 calories and 41.77 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1529.07 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.12 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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