It’s bold to declare a dish “The Best Grilled Chicken.” How can we be so sure? After all, everyone is convinced that their grill boasts the best poultry. Take a bite of the Best Grilled Chicken, though, and you’ll wonder how anyone could disagree! Marinated in a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce with notes of garlic and lemon, then grilled to a perfect 165 degrees F for maximum juiciness and savoriness, this chicken pops with powerful flavors that draw you back. Be careful, this chicken might just overshadow everything else at the next cookouts.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
Directions
Step 1 –In a large glass bowl, mix the cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper together.
Step 2 –Whisk in the olive oil.
Step 3 –Place the chicken in the mixture, making sure it is coated all over.
Step 4 –Cover and marinate the chicken in the bowl for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 5 –Preheat the grill to high heat.
Step 6 –Lightly oil the grill grate.
Step 7 –Place the chicken on the prepared grill and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 6-8 minutes per side.
Step 8 –Serve.
