Honey Sage Chicken Marinade
This sweet and savory chicken marinade is made with fresh sage, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and peach cider vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1 large sprig fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons peach cider vinegar balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenders
Instructions
- Cut thick chicken breasts into thinner pieces so they cook evenly and absorb more of the marinade.
- Add the sage, Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large glass cup. Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy.
- Add the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until browned and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Fresh sage gives this marinade the best flavor, but 1 teaspoon dried sage can be used instead.
- Cutting the chicken into thinner pieces helps the marinade flavor more of the meat.
- Do not marinate the chicken for longer than 2 hours because the vinegar may begin to affect the texture of the chicken.
- The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness and type of chicken used.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
