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This image shows beautifully grilled pickle juice marinated chicken breasts, sliced and served on a platter. The golden-brown chicken looks juicy and flavorful, with a slight char from the grill, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious main course.

Pickle Juice Chicken Marinade Recipe

Get ready for some seriously juicy chicken! This recipe uses pickle juice to make the chicken really tender and flavorful. Just mix chicken with salt, pepper, and pickle juice, and you've got a winner. It's easy to make, goes with almost anything, and is great for preparing meals ahead of time. Keep any extra chicken in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Grill brush
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 ½ cups Dill Pickle Juice
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a big bowl, mix the pickle juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    This image shows a large bowl filled with dill pickle juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes being mixed together to create a flavorful marinade for chicken.
  • Put the chicken breasts into the bowl using tongs, making sure they are well covered with the marinade.
    This image shows boneless skinless chicken breasts being submerged in a mixture of pickle juice and spices in a large bowl, preparing them for a flavorful and juicy result.
  • Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can.
  • When you're ready to cook, heat your grill to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil the grill grates so the chicken won't stick.
    This image shows a grill being prepped by heating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly oiling the grates to prevent sticking before grilling the marinated chicken.
  • Put the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes, or until the inside of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
    Grilling marinated chicken breasts on a hot grill for even cooking
  • Take the chicken off the grill and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken and enjoy!
    Slicing grilled chicken breasts into tender pieces after resting

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked properly, we use an instant-read meat thermometer. The chicken should be 165 degrees F inside before you eat it.