Chicken can, and is, cooked in a myriad of methods around the world-- from baking to simmering to roasting. Chicken is used in soups, on pizzas and in sandwiches. But there is something different about creating the perfect grilled chicken marinade recipe and grilling chicken.
Barbecuing chicken can be an art that appeals to all of your senses, whether you are a newbie to your barbecue or a barbecue chicken expert. The beauty of grilling is that you do not have to be a great chef to have a terrific meal.
Be sure to marinate before grilling chicken. This will add to your sensory experience not only while you are cooking your bird, but while you are dining on your chicken later.
Orange Juice and Salad Dressing Barbecue Chicken Marinade Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need:
Small bottle of Italian, Caesar or Catalina salad dressing
Juice of two oranges (about one cup)
Mix the dressing and orange juice together. Put chicken pieces or whole chicken in a bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Shake and then refrigerate for at least two hours. Turn the chicken periodically.
Balsamic Vinaigrette Marinade for Chicken
Ingredients You Will Need:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried onions
½ teaspoon ground pepper
Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Marinate chicken pieces in a re-sealable bag with sauce for about two hours in your refrigerator. Turn once after about an hour.
Soy Sauce Marinade for Grilled Chicken
Ingredients You Will Need:
1 cup soy sauce (Try low sodium for a slightly different taste)
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
¼ cup rice wine
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons chopped onions (green or white)
Garlic (either fresh minced or dried) to taste
Ginger (either fresh minced or dried) to taste
Pepper to taste
Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally to keep the sugar from sticking. Allow the sauce to cool.
Marinate chicken for up to three or four hours in your refrigerator in a re-sealable bag, turning once or twice.
Discard the excess marinade and do not reuse.
 | When you're grilling a whole chicken, use indirect heat and grill the chicken covered for 30 minutes breast side up and another 30 minutes breast side down. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer and let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving. |
 | Learning how to grill chicken is one of the more difficult grilling skills to master. Chicken can be rather temperamental, burning quickly on the outside, staying raw on the inside and drying out all over. |
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