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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken with an easy marinade for juicy, evenly seasoned results. Marinated then grilled until the interior reaches 165°F for classic BBQ chicken flavor.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

All-Star Grilled Chicken
  • 2.5 lb chicken pieces
  • 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
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

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 evenly combined, with no dry streaks visible.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish or bag and coat with the marinade, ensuring each piece is covered and lightly pooled on the bottom.
Marinate
  1. Refrigerate the chicken for 2-8 hours so the marinade clings to the surface; keep it chilled and avoid leaving it out, visibly it should stay coated.
Grill the chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, aiming for steady heat with clear grill marks you can anticipate on contact.
  2. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and look for browned grill marks and juices that run clear when pierced.
  3. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, so the surface stays glossy and the juices redistribute.

Notes

For best flavor, use tongs to shake off excess marinade before grilling so it doesn’t burn on the grates. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Swap the soy sauce for tamari to keep the marinade gluten-free if needed.