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Paprika Chicken Marinade

The paprika marinade for chicken fits the season well. It’s simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and works with any chicken pieces.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating time1 hour
Course: Chicken Breast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Standard gas or charcoal grill

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts Note 1
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar brown or white
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Make paprika marinade: Mix the sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, sugar, and olive oil in a bowl until well blended.
    1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon sugar + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and make sure each piece is coated evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag tightly. Place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for at least one hour or leave it overnight.
    4 chicken breasts
  • Bring to room temperature: Before cooking, take the chicken out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. This helps the flavors soak in and keeps the chicken juicy.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F/ 175°C.
  • Grill the chicken: Place the chicken on the grill over direct heat. Cook it on one side until it releases easily from the grill and has good grill marks, then flip it over. Cook the other side until the inside is fully cooked and reaches a safe temperature (Note 2).
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.

Notes

  1. Chicken breast: I use relatively large pieces weighing about 6 to 8 oz/ 180 to 230 g each.
  2. Use a meat thermometer to check that it’s done - 165°F/ 74°C (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg