Marinade for Bbq Chicken

Elevate your grilling game with this flavorful marinade for BBQ chicken, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Crafted with pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and olive oil, and enhanced with apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of spices—including smoked paprika for a subtle smoky kick—this marinade transforms any cut of chicken into a tender, juicy masterpiece. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile marinade works beautifully whether you're grilling, baking, or broiling your chicken. Let it work its magic by marinating for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor infusion. Pair your BBQ chicken with fresh summer salads or buttery corn on the cob for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well blended.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the paprika, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a little more honey for sweetness or a touch more vinegar for tanginess, depending on your preference.

Step 5

Place your chicken (up to 2-3 pounds of bone-in or boneless chicken pieces) in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish.

Step 6

Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.

Step 7

Refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate. Turn the chicken occasionally for even marinating.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, bake, or broil as desired. Discard the used marinade or boil it for at least 5 minutes if you plan to use it as a basting sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	280.4 grams (280.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	798

Total Fat 57.30g	73%
Saturated Fat 8.90g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3705mg	161%
Total Carbohydrate 69.40g	25%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 55.10g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 671mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 33.6%