Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe with Chicken Breast Marinade (Grilling Recipes)

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor without the cost of fresh.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Prepare the marinade by combining 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped oregano, and 1 and 1/2 cups of apple juice in a mixing bowl.

Add 1.79 pounds of chicken breasts with skin to the marinade and mix well.

Let the chicken marinate for an unspecified time.

Preheat the grill and grease the grate.

Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill.

Cook the chicken until char marks appear, flipping it after a few minutes.

Check that the chicken is cooked through, ensuring it is tender and juices run clear.

Slice the chicken to check for doneness, ensuring it is nice and white all the way through.

Cooking Techniques

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