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Grilled Chicken Marinade
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Grilled Chicken Marinade

The Best Grilled Chicken Marinade makes the most juicy and flavorful chicken! Just a few simple ingredients in this easy to make ahead marinade.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar chicken, grilled chicken, marinated chicken
Calories: 903kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 fresh pineapple

Instructions

  • Add coffee, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasonings, paprika, garlic and salt to a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool or place in freezer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken to a bowl and pour marinade over the top. Stir well until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour our up to 12 hours.
  • To Grill chicken: Prepare grill to a 300° fire with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
  • Place chicken over fire and cook 2 minutes, turn to sear the other side about 2 minutes.
  • Move chicken to indirect heat and cook for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
  • Add pineapple to indirect heat for 5-7 minutes, turning once just until pineapple starts to caramelize.
  • Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve chicken with grilled pineapple.

Notes

Cooking Times for Different Cuts of Chicken:
  • Chicken Tenders ~ about 12 – 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°. 
  • Boneless Chicken Breasts ~ about 20-25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°. 
  • Bone- in Chicken about 30-40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°. 
    TO BAKE CHICKEN:
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Place chicken on a greased or lined baking sheet. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°. Add pineapple to sheet pan about 7 minutes before chicken is done if desired.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 2444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 50g