Homemade Marinade for Grilled Chicken (Alpha-Gal Friendly and Dairy Free)
Grilled chicken is on the weekly menu at my house in the summer, so when I was diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, it was one of the first things I mastered!
This recipe uses another ingredient I make myself(good thing its super quick to make!): Brown Sugar (Alpha-Gal Friendly)
Grilled Chicken Marinade (Alpha-Gal Friendly)
6
servings15
minutes20
minutesWant to grill out but don’t know what to grab to make it tasty? Look no further! Quick, easy and delicious!
Ingredients
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
1/2 cup of soy sauce (At time of writing this recipe, ‘Kikkoman Soy Sauce’ was listed green/safe on the FIG app for alpha-gal.)
Juice of 2 lemons
4 TBSP of brown sugar (you can find my homemade Alpha-Gal friendly version HERE)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP olive oil
1 Tsp black pepper
2 TBSP onion powder
1 TBSP smoked paprika
Directions
- In a medium bowl or zip-to bag, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, olive oil, and all seasoning.
- Add chicken and toss to coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours. (12 hours max)
- Pre-heat grill to medium high. remove chicken from marinade and grill until internal temp reaches 165′. Always let your grilled chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allergy Disclaimer
As someone living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, I personally eat and test these recipes to keep them safe and tasty. Still, product formulations can change at any time without notice. Every’s sensitivity levels are different, so it’s important that you always check ingredient labels yourself and consult your healthcare provider if you have any concerns. This recipe is shared to help you, but please use your best judgement and personal discretion when trying it.
Here are a few ingredients I personally use when making this recipe:
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I’ve always used this soy sauce, so I was so happy to know I still could!
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