Mom’s Marinated Chicken

This isn’t just any chicken recipe—this is Mom’s magic marinade that turns ordinary chicken into a tender, flavorful, unforgettable dish! With a sweet and savory sauce that caramelizes beautifully when grilled or baked, this chicken is a total family favorite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend BBQs! 😍

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. In a bowl or large zip-top bag, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add chicken to the marinade and make sure it’s fully coated.
3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best for full flavor!).
4. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, bake, or pan-fry:
   • Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side
   • Bake: Place in a 9×13 dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes
   • Pan-fry: Sear over medium heat until cooked through and golden
5. Let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices drizzled on top!

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas:

• Serve with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh green salad 🥗
• Leftovers make amazing wraps or sandwiches the next day!
• Double the marinade and save half (before adding raw chicken) to use as a dipping sauce.

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Mom really knows best with this one — trust us, you’ll be hooked after one bite! 💛

Magic Marinade Chicken

Tender, flavorful chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for grilling or baking.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Dinner Ideas, Family Favorites, Flavor Packed, Grill Ready, Marinated Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

For the marinade

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, for heat

For the chicken

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

Instructions

Preparation

• In a bowl or large zip-top bag, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
• Add chicken to the marinade and make sure it’s fully coated.
• Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best for full flavor!).

Cooking

• Remove chicken from marinade and grill, bake, or pan-fry:
• Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side.
• Bake: Place in a 9x13 dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
• Pan-fry: Sear over medium heat until cooked through and golden.
• Let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices drizzled on top!

Notes

Serve with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh green salad. Leftovers make amazing wraps or sandwiches the next day. Double the marinade and save half (before adding raw chicken) to use as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 800mg | Sugar: 12g