Simple Marinated Chicken Breasts

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Eileen Schroeder, Montague, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

My sister shared this recipe with me, and it has been a big hit at Farm Bureau picnics and other get-togethers.

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Simple Marinated Chicken Breasts

Yield:8 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2-1/2 pounds)
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; remove 3/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. In a large resealable plastic bag, place the chicken and remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 3-4 minutes longer on each side or until juices run clear, basting several times.
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