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All-Star Grilled Chicken

All-star grilled chicken with an easy marinade, made with olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon for balanced flavor. Grill to juicy perfection with clear internal temperature guidance and classic charred marks.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken pieces
  • 2.5 lb chicken pieces Use a mix of thighs, drumsticks, or breast pieces for even grilling.
marinade
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. 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 a container and coat with the marinade, then refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and arrange the grate for direct cooking.
  2. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to help the juices settle.

Notes

For the juiciest results, pat the chicken slightly dry before it hits the grill so you get clean browning; also avoid brushing on extra marinade unless it’s boiled first. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the refrigerator). For a lower-sodium swap, use low-sodium soy sauce while keeping the rest of the marinade the same.