My Favorite Weeknight Chicken Marinade is loaded with lemon, herb, garlic, and Dijon flavors and makes for perfectly light and juicy grilled chicken. Plus, learn how to make the perfect marinade with what you have on hand!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Inactive time 4 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Total Time 4 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 1recipe is enough for up to 1 1/2 pounds chicken, beef, or pork
Combine the Mazola Corn Oil, mustard, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a freezer bag or other resalable container. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
To cook:
Preheat the grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
While the grill heats, remove the chicken from the marinade. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Grill over direct heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the chicken is firm, opaque, with an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.