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.
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 marinate for 6 hours
- Remove from the marinade and place onto a plate to catch drippings
- Mix together in a medium-sized bowl
Cooking Notes
- Preheat 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 marinate for 6 hours
- Remove from the marinade and place onto a plate to catch drippings
- Preheat 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 carryover cooking, and temp will usually climb another 3-5 degrees
- Enjoy grilled or with your favorite bbq sauce
- Mix together in a medium-sized bowl
Grills / Grill Gear Used
- Weber Genesis II E-325 Indigo Ace SKU – 8017320
- Weber iGrill 3 Digital Thermometer Ace SKU – 8592180