The BEST (and Easiest) Grilled Chicken

Tired of plain grilled or baked chicken? Grilled chicken can get pretty basic and boring – which is why I’m so excited to share this new marinade that I’ve been fine-tuning the past few weeks. It’s made up of an assortment of basic spices and condiments (most are already in your pantry and fridge), but the end result is juicy, flavorful chicken when pulled off the grill.

I’ve been looking for a simple, but still delicious marinade for a while because chicken is something that I like to cook on Sundays. I’ll serve it for dinner, but also make extra so that I have a quick cooked protein on hand in the fridge. Serve it with sides OR use the chicken to create a whole new meal!

In the coming two weeks, I’ll be showing you how to use this grilled chicken in THREE totally different ways – Pesto Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken & Spring Vegetables, Mexican Chicken Pizzas, and Black Bean, Spinach, and Chicken Quesadillas.

Keep watching in the coming days for the recipes!

The Best Grilled Chicken

Serves 6 to 8

Most skinless, boneless chicken breasts that you buy today are really big and thick. I recommend cutting these larger breasts down into 3 to 4-oz-sized pieces so they are easier to cook. Cutting them smaller — but not too small — also keeps them from drying out like smaller tenders have a tendency to do on the grill.

INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Greek or Italian seasoning*
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp powdered sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 ½ to 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into smaller 3-4-oz sized pieces

METHOD

Mix together all ingredient except chicken in a large bowl or zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Let marinate at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Preheat grill. Cook chicken tenders over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until done. Let chicken rest before slicing.

*If your preferred seasoning contains salt, decrease or omit kosher salt.