Grilled Chicken Breasts

Prep: 720 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy grilled chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful blend of apple juice, soy sauce, lemon, and herbs, creating a tender and tangy dish perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. The marinade infuses the chicken with sweet, savory, and citrus notes, appealing to all palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley stems
  • 2 tablespoons chopped carrots
  • 1/2 clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 to 5 whole chicken breasts, halved

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture of apple juice, cooking oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, parsley, carrots, garlic, peppercorn, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf overnight.
  2. Before grilling, brush the chicken breasts with olive oil.
  3. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through and nicely charred, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

803 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 49.5g 63% DV
Carbs 85.4g 31% DV
Fiber 13.3g 47% DV
Sugar 41.1g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2547.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1290.3mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 946mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 28.4mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 332.3mg 26% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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