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The World’s Greatest Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe

By Len Penzo

A couple years ago a friend of mine invited me and my family over for a backyard pool party and barbecue. Of course, everybody had a great time.

What made that day at Andy’s house particularly memorable was the grilled chicken he served. It was the best-tasting grilled chicken I ever had — bar none.

The secret, as they say, was in the sauce that he used. It was light, fresh and savory; a perfect blend of flavors that complemented the chicken without over-powering it.

Fortunately, Andy was more than happy to share the recipe to me, and now I’m going to pass it on to you.

This recipe is the bomb!

It’s a marinade that’s created specifically for grilled chicken on the barbecue. Best of all it’s extremely easy to make! In fact, it takes all of two minutes to throw together.

Give it a try and let me know if you love it as much as I do.

Andy’s Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 4-ounces corn oil or canola oil
  • 6-ounces apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • one-quarter teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg

Directions: Mix ingredients in blender, or whisk vigorously, until completely mixed. Marinate the chicken for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator and then grill immediately. This recipe makes enough marinade for 2 chickens.

Photo Credit: jetalone

August 5, 2020

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  1. 1

    The Griper says

    Have a happy grilling season everyone.

    • 2

      Len Penzo says

      You too, Griper!

  2. 3

    Lance@MoneyLife&More says

    Sounds interesting but I’ll have to keep it on my list of recipes to try! Thanks for the tip.

    • 4

      Len Penzo says

      You won’t regret it, Lance.

  3. 5

    Dr Dean says

    Sounds good. I wonder what’s in ‘poultry seasoning’? Eau de peck, peck???

    • 6

      Len Penzo says

      You know, I’ve heard poultry seasoning consists of equal parts ground rosemary, sage, thyme, celery seed, pepper and marjoram. Of course, it’s much easier to just buy the actual poultry seasoning spice at the store.

      Please, folks, don’t ask me what marjoram is — although I think I went to school with a girl named Marjoram. 😉

      • 7

        Allyn says

        Marjoram is a spice from the Mediterranean — mostly from Egypt. It is very similar to oregano in that these spices come from different species of the Origanum genus, but marjoram has a milder flavor.

        Poultry Seasoning is a catch-all name for a mixture of spices that goes well with … wait for it … wait for it …. POULTRY. 😄

        There are many variations of ‘poutry seasoning’. Most include a mixture of sage, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and pepper; and may also include nutmeg, parsley, onion powder, or celery seed.

        • 8

          Len Penzo says

          Thanks, Allyn!

  4. 9

    Fubar says

    3 tbl spoons ketchup
    1 tbl spoon honey
    1 tbl spoon mustard
    1 tea spoon smoked paprika

    Make a great spicy marinade or just a sauce for dip

    Enjoy

    • 10

      Len Penzo says

      Thanks, Fubar. I’ll give it a go!

  5. 11

    BryanM says

    This sounds delicious, I’m definitely going to try it. What kind of sides do you serve the chicken with?

    • 12

      Len Penzo says

      It varies, Bryan, but the kids always insist mac & cheese is included.

  6. 13

    Dan Richey says

    Thanks for sharing Len! I just copied the recipe and plan on trying it for our next summer bbq.

    • 14

      Len Penzo says

      Enjoy, Dan!

  7. 15

    Daira says

    I’d like to try this marinade, but I don’t understand what 2 chicken mean. Are they *whole* birds or cut up pieces of 2 chicken? Would they work for chicken breasts though they tend to be more dry meat.

    • 16

      Len Penzo says

      Daira, the recipe is enough to marinate up to 14 – 16 pieces of chicken: 4 legs, 4 thighs, 4 wings, and 2 whole breasts (or 4 split breasts). I hope I’m not forgetting any of the major parts! 😄

  8. 17

    Robert Shapland says

    Are you sure this shouldn’t be a TEASPOON of salt instead of a tablespoon? I just ruined some chicken! 😔

    • 18

      Len Penzo says

      It is indeed a TABLESPOON — not a teaspoon. You couldn’t have ruined the chicken because a level measuring TABLESPOON is the correct amount.

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