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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts 5 Ways | Mediterranean, Curry, Mango, Chipotle, Balsamic

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Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These 5 grilled marinated chicken breast recipes will become your life saver during those busy week nights. 

I would bet good money that you guys probably have chicken breast sitting in your freezer as we speak. I mean, it’s one of those foods we load up on when we get to the grocery store (especially when the price is good). Then we throw them in the freezer,  forget about them, until it’s Wednesday night and you have  no idea what to put on the table. You’re probably standing in your kitchen with the freezer door open thinking… what the heck should I do with these chicken breasts?! Well I’ve come to the rescue with these five grilled marinated chicken breast recipes that’ll change your chicken breast game for the better!

There are tons of chicken breast recipes out there, but I do believe you can never have enough recipes because we almost always have it on hand and if you’re like me, you like to keep things fresh in the kitchen and experiment with new flavours.

Let’s get cooking!

How to Make Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast 5 Ways.

I decided to stray from the classic marinades, and develop some unique marinades that are packed with flavour to awaken a whole new world of chicken breast in you! Trust me! The great thing about these marinades, is that it takes you a few minutes to put together and then you can keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to use em. Whether that’s in a few hours or the whole day, you’ll have a tasty meal waiting for you.

birds eye view of mediterranean, curry, mango, chipotle, and balsamic flavoured marinades for chicken breasts

Each of these grilled marinated chicken breast recipes marinade has a distinct flavour and some carry a punch of spice for your adventurous type!

Mexican Chipotle Chicken Breast Marinade

five flavours of grilled and marinated chicken breasts on a wooden serving board

The Mexican Chipotle marinade has a kick from the chipotle peppers and is blended with garlic, spices and oil.

Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Breast Recipe

grilled chicken breasts five different ways on a wooden serving board

The Balsamic Rosemary marinade has a sweet and tangy flavour and the zest and juice from oranges provides the perfect blend of acidity and sweetness!

Mediterranean Lemon Oregano Chicken Breast Marinade

five flavours of grilled and marinated chicken breasts on a wooden serving board

The Mediterranean Lemon Oregano marinade has the perfect balance of herbs, acidity and sweetness.

Tandoori Curry Chicken Breast Marinade

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The Tandoori Curry marinade has a beautiful colour and flavour from the curry spice and a creamy coating from the greek yoghurt.

Thai Mango Lime Chicken Breast Marinade

birds eye view of grilled marinated chicken breasts five ways on a wooden serving board

Finally, the Thai Mango Lime marinade carries a freshness from the mangoes and is coupled with a surge of heat from the thai red chillies. Spicy-sensitive folks (you know who you are), BEWARE.

Take these marinades a step further by serving them up at a summer grilling party to wow your guests with a lovely presentation and take them all to flavour town! That sounds like: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (sorry I had to)!

Now I want to hear from you:
What are your go-to chicken marinades?
Have you tried any of these marinades yet?
Comment below with your thoughts! 
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These 5 grilled marinated chicken breast recipes will become your life saver during those busy week nights. 

Grilled Marinated Chicken

These 5 grilled marinated chicken breast recipes will become your life saver during those busy week nights. 
4.8 from 9 votes
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CourseDinner
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings4 people
Calories280kcal
AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts

Mexican Chipotle

  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Balsamic Rosemary

Mediterranean Lemon Oregano

Tandoori Curry

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Thai Mango Lime

  • 1 cup mango diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 3/4 tsp Thai red chilis minced
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Mexican Chipotle:

  • In a food processor, puree all of the ingredients and set aside.

Balsamic Rosemary:

  • In a bowl, mix everything together and set aside.

Mediterranean Lemon Oregano:

  • In a bowl, mix everything together and set aside.

Tandoori Curry:

  • In a bowl, mix everything together and set aside.

Thai Mango Lime:

  • In a food processor, puree all of the ingredients and set aside.

Grilled Marinated Chicken:

  • Transfer the marinade of your choice and the chicken into a large plastic bag. Allow to marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat your grill to medium high heat. Remove some of the residual marinade (especially any large pieces of garlic, rosemary and a thick coat of yogurt) and transfer to the grill. Grill for about 10 to 15 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. Allow to rest before slicing and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories280kcal
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Updated on July 12th, 2020

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About Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.

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56 Comments

  4. Natalie says

    5 stars
    Oh, you said it right Abby. There’s never too much chicken recipes. I love all five of these ways. Mediterranean is my fav, well I guess it’s because I’m from Croatia, Mediterranean country 😉 I never tried Tandoori Curry. Saving this to try. Thanks!

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