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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken with an easy marinade that balances savory soy, tangy lemon, and Dijon for juicy, flavorful results. You’ll get perfect grill marks and doneness checked to 165°F on every piece.
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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
  

Marinade
  • 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
Chicken
  • 2.5 lb chicken pieces mixed pieces

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 well combined and glossy.
  2. Transfer marinade to a container large enough for the chicken pieces.
Marinate
  1. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for 2-8 hours to soak up flavor (cover the container to prevent drying).
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat so it’s ready to sear when the chicken goes on.
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
  3. Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to help juices redistribute.

Notes

Pro tip: Reserve a little marinade only if it never touches raw chicken—otherwise discard it. Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months for best texture. For a lighter option, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce brown sugar to 1 tbsp without changing cook time.