Astonishing Marinated Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in a lively blend of brown sugar, cider vinegar, coarse-ground mustard, garlic, lemon, lime, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The balance of tangy citrus, sweet brown sugar, and sharp mustard makes this an easy, flavorful choice for a weeknight dinner or casual summer meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Astonishing Marinated Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Add chicken and toss evenly to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the juices run clear. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Calories 426.51 kcal High 21%
- Protein 53.09 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 18.84 g 7%
- Total Fat 16.03 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High 47%
- Sodium 216.24 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 16.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 48.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.91 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.6 mg Low Source 10%
- 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
Astonishing Marinated Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 426.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Astonishing Marinated Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Astonishing Marinated Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Astonishing Marinated Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Astonishing Marinated Chicken healthy?
- Astonishing Marinated Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 426.51 calories and 53.09 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.24 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% 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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