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The Ultimate Sweet and Savory BBQ Marinade for Chicken

This BBQ chicken marinade combines brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and aromatic spices to create chicken that's juicy, flavorful, and impossible to resist. Perfect for grilling, baking, or broiling!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 93
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and sesame oil.
  2. Add the minced garlic and black pepper to the mixture.
  3. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until the sugar has completely dissolved and the marinade has a smooth consistency.
  4. Place your chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or container.
  5. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
  6. Seal the bag or container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight for maximum flavor penetration).
  7. When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade and grill to perfection.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 530mgSugar: 8g
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