Grilled Chicken Sauce

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A zesty, herb-infused marinade and basting sauce that adds bright, savory depth to grilled poultry.
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This vibrant marinade transforms simple chicken into a restaurant-quality meal with its perfect balance of acid, fat, and aromatics. The sharp brightness of fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of vegetable oil, while Worcestershire sauce adds a deep, savory umami backbone. Fresh garlic, finely chopped onion, and earthy thyme leaves provide aromatic complexity that permeates the meat during the marinating process. This recipe is incredibly versatile, working beautifully as a pre-grill soak to tenderize and flavor, or as a final basting sauce to create a glossy, caramelized finish. It’s an essential addition to your grilling repertoire, perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal-prepping flavorful chicken breasts and thighs that stay moist and delicious.

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Grilled Chicken Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 181.6

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This vibrant marinade transforms simple chicken into a restaurant-quality meal with its perfect balance of acid, fat, and aromatics. The sharp brightness of fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of vegetable oil, while Worcestershire sauce adds a deep, savory umami backbone. Fresh garlic, finely chopped onion, and earthy thyme leaves provide aromatic complexity that permeates the meat during the marinating process. This recipe is incredibly versatile, working beautifully as a pre-grill soak to tenderize and flavor, or as a final basting sauce to create a glossy, caramelized finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs an essential addition to your grilling repertoire, perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal-prepping flavorful chicken breasts and thighs that stay moist and delicious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Minced the garlic clove until smooth and finely chop the onion.
  2. In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and fresh thyme leaves to the liquid mixture.
  4. Whisk vigorously or shake well to emulsify the oil and lemon juice into a uniform sauce.
  5. Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours, turning occasionally for maximum flavor absorption.
  7. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and reserve the remaining sauce for basting.
  9. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, basting frequently with the reserved sauce until cooked through and golden brown.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 181.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2g24%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1313.6mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 11.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, marinade, grilling, bbq, lemon, garlic, herbs, thyme, onion, savory, glaze, baste, summer, easy, homemade, flavorful, poultry, dinner, quick, delicious
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