BBQ Chicken Marinade
This flavorful BBQ Chicken Marinade is a quick and easy way to infuse your chicken with smoky, sweet, and tangy goodness. Made with simple pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and spices, it’s perfect for grilling chicken breasts or thighs to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
2/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Instructions
1. Make the Marinade
In a large resealable plastic bag or bowl, mix together:
Ketchup
Brown sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
Cumin
Paprika
Grated garlic
Salt and black pepper
Stir or shake well to combine.
2. Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken to the bag or bowl, making sure each piece is well coated.
Seal the bag (or cover the bowl), press out the excess air, and massage gently to distribute the marinade.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
To freeze: Store in the sealed bag for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
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To Cook
Preheat your grill to medium heat and set up for indirect cooking.
Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.
Grill the chicken covered, over indirect heat, for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is lightly charred.
- Pro Tip
For extra caramelization, brush some reserved marinade (that hasn’t touched raw chicken) onto the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
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