• Home
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • VIDEO SERIES: Learn to Cook on a Budget
    • How-To & Cooking Tutorials
    • Popular Recipes
  • Meal Plans
    • Weekly Meal Plans
    • Freezer Meal Plans
    • The ORIGINAL 20 Meals for $150 Plans
  • Classes
    • Grocery Savings 101 Workshop
    • Freezer Cooking 101 Workshop
    • Meal Planning 101 Workshop
    • Instant Pot Cooking 101 Course
    • My Efficient Kitchen Course
  • Store
    • COOKBOOK: Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget
    • COOKBOOK: Learn to Cook on a Budget
    • COOKBOOKS & PREP KITS: MyFreezEasy Freezer Meals
    • Whis-Kid Cooking Lessons
    • Erin’s Favorite Gadgets
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • About
    • Press
  • Login

$5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals

Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

Save on Groceries in 2025

Best Ever Marinade for Grilled Chicken and Pork Chops

May 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

11 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Sign up to receive FREE weekly emails with recipes, coupons and other money saving tips right into your inbox. Become a friend on Facebook too AND/OR join the $5 Meal Plan Family and get meal plans delivered to you each week!

Must Save Recipe for the BEST EVER MARINADE to Use for Grilled (or Baked) Chicken or Pork Chops

This marinade truly is the best and has just the right amount of all the best flavors that combine together into this magical marinade recipe! 

Save or print this recipe to use the next time you plan to grill or bake chicken or pork chops. 

VIDEO: How to Make the BEST EVER MARINADE for Grilled Chicken or Pork Chops 

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Recipe Saved!

Best Ever Grill Marinade

This marinade truly is the best and has just the right amount of all the best flavors that combine together into this magical marinade recipe! 
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time15 minutes minutes
Marinade Time2 hours hours
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 small boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • garlic bread side
  • side salad side

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, rosemary, and salt. Whisk well until marinade forms.
  • Place the chicken into a baking dish or plastic baggie and pour the marinade over the top. *Cover with plastic wrap or seal, and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but ideally overnight.
  • Heat the grill and add the chicken breasts over the direct heat. Brush with the marinade and discard remaining marinade. Let cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, then move over indirect heat and grill until cooked through. Slice before serving.
  • Prepare the salad.
  • Prepare the garlic bread. (It’s delicious when grilled.)
  • Serve Best Grilled Chicken with a side of garlic bread and salad.

11 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Grill Recipes, Grocery Savings, Pork Recipes

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Search $5 Dinners

Favorite Meal Planning & Cooking Resources

Whis-Kid Cooking Lessons Grocery Budget Makeover My Freezeasy Erin Chase Store 5DD Freebie Library 20 Meals for $150 Plans

© 2025 5 Dollar Dinners | Disclosure Policy | Copyright Information | Terms of Service/Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Design & Tech Support by Klong Designs



Copyright © 2025 · 5 Dollar Dinners Genesis Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in