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Beer Marinated Grilled Chicken
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Beer Marinated Grilled Chicken

A simple and delicious marinade for chicken with items almost everyone has in their fridge or pantry.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinade Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours
Course: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Beth Chen

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds Chicken Drumsticks Breasts or Chicken Thighs (Bone-in with Skin)
  • 1 can Beer 12 ounces
  • 3 Garlic cloves chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients into a resealable gallon size bag.
  • Give the bag a gentle toss to combine all of the ingredients and make sure that it’s distributed evenly over the chicken.
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and a max of 24 hours.
  • Remove the bag from the fridge and place the chicken on a hot grill.
  • If you are using a gas grill, set the temp on medium-high and sear the skins for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and then let cook for about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken.
  • Remove from the grill and let sit about 5 minutes to finish cooking and seal in the juices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg