How to Make Best Marinated Grilled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled chicken is a staple of summer barbecues and cookouts, but sometimes it can be difficult to get that perfect flavor and juiciness. That's where marinating comes in! By marinating your chicken before grilling, you not only infuse it with extra flavor, but you also ensure that it stays tender and moist while cooking.

This recipe for the Best Marinated Grilled Chicken is a simple yet delicious way to take your grilled chicken to the next level. The marinade is a perfect blend of s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ⅓ cup rice wine
  • ⅓ cup sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fines herbs
  • 1 (4 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large shallow dish, combine water, wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, mustard, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Stir in Italian dressing mix, orange zest, ginger, paprika and fines herbs. Place chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Discard marinade. Grill chicken 15 to 20 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Occasionally place rosemary sprigs on coals to impart a unique smoky flavor to chicken.