Yield: 2 pounds' worth of chicken
Grilled Chicken Marinade
This sweet-and-savory grilled chicken marinade recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple juice with a hint of jalapeño heat. This marinade guarantees juicy and tasty chicken in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey, or agave
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Want to save this recipe?
Instructions
- Bowl method: Add all the ingredients into a small bowl and stir well until blended. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl and marinate chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or for up to 6 hours. Turn the chicken occasionally to ensure even marinating.
- Bag method: Add all the ingredients into a a gallon ziplock bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken, shake once more, then seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours. Shake the bag a few times while marinating.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and cook as desired. We recommend following our grilled chicken breast recipe if using breasts or skewering it with vegetables and pineapple in our grilled chicken pineapple kabobs!
⭐️ Tried this recipe? Leave a comment and rating! It only takes a minute and helps support our family-run blog. ❤️
Notes
Freezer Meal Prep: Prepare your marinade in a freezer safe zip top bag, add the chicken, seal the bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready, thaw overnight in the fridge and prepare as desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch, Calories: 405kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Sodium: 1198mg, Potassium: 181mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 84IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg