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Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade

Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Grilling

This Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade elevates your chicken dishes with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts For extra juiciness, try chicken thighs or drumsticks.
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Use homemade for a fresher flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Opt for tamari for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can be substituted with white vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Oil Substitute with canola or vegetable oil if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can be substituted with lemon juice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred, but granulated works too.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) Ground ginger can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • Large zip-style plastic bag
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Combine sweet chili sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, corn oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a large zip-style plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake until well-blended.
  2. Lightly flatten chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin to about ½ inch thick. Set aside on a clean cutting board.
  3. Place chicken in the bag with the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Seal bag, remove excess air, and massage marinade into chicken.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 24 hours.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 450°F). For charcoal grills, prepare coals until covered with white ash.
  6. Grill marinated chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Baste chicken with remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor. Store leftover marinade in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for 2 months.

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