How To Marinate and Grill Chicken

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by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

I think we all have the same goal when it comes to grilling... Juicy Chicken.    I created this marinade recipe years ago when I was a chef at country clubs, hotels, and restaurants. It's a hit and always had people questioning what we do to get the chicken so juicy.

How To Marinate and Grill Chicken

Here is the marinade and cooking tips for absolutely amazing chicken off the grill.

Yield: Serves 4-6 People

Prep time: 5 Minutes Prep and 6 hours marinade

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                             Prep Notes      

2 lbs             Chicken, Breast, Boneless Skinless - Natural Chicken

1 Cup           Dressing, Italian, Golden - or White Balsamic Dressing

¼ Cup           Sauce, Sweet Chili                              

2 Tbsp          Rub a Dub Seasoning, 5280 Culinary - Sub Oink for a BBQ Flavor

Marinade Directions

  • CHICKEN MARINADE
    • Mix Together in a medium sized bowl
      • Dressing, Sweet Chili Sauce and Seasoning
      • Slice the chicken on a bias to get equal sized pieces
      • Place chicken into a heavy duty Ziploc bag
      • Add the marinade and squish around to coat chicken
      • Squeeze out the air and seal the Ziploc bag
      • Place in the fridge and allow to marinade for 6 hours
      • Remove from the marinade and place onto a plate to catch drippings

Cooking Notes

  • Pre heat your Weber Genesis II E-325 to 550 Degrees
  • Once at 550 Degrees and about 5-7 minutes before grilling turn on Sear Station

Cooking Directions

  • CHICKEN MARINADE
    • Mix Together in a medium sized bowl
      • Dressing, Sweet Chili Sauce and Seasoning
      • Slice the chicken on a bias to get equal sized, equal thickness pieces (think medallions)
      • Place chicken into a heavy duty Ziploc bag
      • Add the marinade and squish around to coat chicken
      • Squeeze out the air and seal the Ziploc bag
      • Place in the fridge and allow to marinade for 6 hours
      • Remove from the marinade and place onto a plate to catch drippings
    • Pre heat your Weber Genesis II E-325 to 550 Degrees
    • Once at 550 Degrees and about 5-7 minutes before grilling turn on Sear Station
    • Place the chicken over the sear station area and sear on the first side
      • Insert iGrill 3 Probe into the thickest piece of Chicken
      • Close the lid
      • Sear for about 5-6 Minutes
    • Open the lid and flip the chicken
      • Close the lid
      • Sear for an additional 5-6 minutes
    • Turn off the sear station and finish cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 163 Degrees
    • Remove from the heat and let rest (uncovered), resting will result in carry over cooking and temp will usually climb another 3-5 degrees
    • Enjoy grilled or with your favorite bbq sauce
 

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Published: 3/2/2020