Marinated Grilled Chicken
This Marinated Grilled Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. With a simple marinade of olive oil, lemon, and honey, it delivers bold flavors that even picky eaters will love!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano or italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a small bowl or large ziplock bag, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic cloves, oregano and pepper. Add the chicken to the bag and gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray to help prevent sticking.
- Drain the chicken and discard marinade. Add the chicken to the preheated grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
