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Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade

Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade for Juicy Flavor

Discover the Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade that offers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors for your grilled chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.5 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Choose your favorite brand.
  • 0.25 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can be substituted with rice vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Oil Can be replaced with canola or vegetable oil.
  • 1 each Lime Juice Use fresh lime for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) Substitute with ground ginger if necessary.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • Large zip-top bag
  • Meat Mallet
  • Grill

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade
  1. In a large zip-top bag, combine sweet chili sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, corn oil, and lime juice. Add minced garlic and ginger. Seal and mix well.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness.
  3. Add chicken to the marinade bag, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
  5. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for optimal flavor and tenderness. Save some marinade to baste the chicken while grilling.

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