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Honey Chili Chicken Marinade (with Sriracha sauce)

A sweet-and-spicy marinade that tenderizes and flavors boneless skinless chicken breasts for grilling.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mild olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine the dried oregano, honey, minced garlic, Sriracha, rice vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, and salt; whisk until smooth and evenly combined.
  • Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag.
  • Trim excess fat and cartilage from the chicken breasts, then pound or slice them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  • Add the chicken to the bag with the marinade, seal, and move the chicken around until fully coated.
  • Refrigerate the sealed bag and marinate the chicken for 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place directly on a preheated grill; cook until done, about 10 minutes total depending on thickness, flipping once.

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Notes

  • This pairs well with rice and vegetables.
  • Also works sliced on salads.