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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken with an easy marinade for balanced, juicy flavor. Grilled to 165°F with perfect char marks for classic BBQ chicken results.
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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: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken pieces
  • 2 lb chicken pieces Use 2–3 lb total.
olive oil
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
garlic
  • 4 garlic Minced.
brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the easy marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, brown sugar, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture looks evenly combined.
Marinate
  1. Place chicken pieces in the refrigerator with the marinade and marinate for 2-8 hours, turning or coating well so the surface stays glossy with sauce.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, watching for steady heat and visible grill shimmer when you hover your hand close.
  2. Grill chicken pieces with the lid closed as much as possible, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 25 minutes total), indicated by juices running clearer and browned grill marks.
  3. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, so the surface relaxes and the juices redistribute.

Notes

Pro tip: For the juiciest results, pat chicken pieces lightly dry before grilling so you get better grill marks while still benefiting from the easy marinade. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days; freeze cooked chicken up to 3 months. If you want a lower-sugar option, reduce brown sugar to 1 tbsp or use a sugar-free substitute.