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BBQ Chicken Marinade

BBQ Chicken Marinade Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, grated
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs

Instructions
 

  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, paprika, grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few turns of pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the chicken to the bag, seal it tightly, and massage gently to coat the chicken with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate the chicken for 2 hours, or freeze it for up to 1 month. If frozen, defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over indirect heat, covered, for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through, lightly charred, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Keyword chicken