4.2 61 Published Jul 26, 2021, Updated Aug 22, 2024 To be honest, I’m typically all about shredded chicken when it comes to meal prep. My slow cooker shredded chicken method is sooo easy and great because you can use it in a variety of recipes, like soups, casseroles, chicken salad, etc. But for actual salads and meal prep bowls I usually prefer to use grilled chicken. It has more flavor and I prefer the texture. That’s why I started making this grilled chicken that’s marinated in apple cider vinegar.
Here’s What You Need:
boneless skinless chicken breasts – I prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, but you’re welcome to use your favorite cut of chicken. And if you’re feeling adventurous you can try this marinade with different protein options as well. apple cider vinegar – this helps tenderize the meat and gives it such great flavor. Italian seasoning – Italian seasoning is one of my go-to spice blends and it works perfectly in this recipe. olive oil – this helps infuse the flavors into the meat and prevents the meat from sticking to the grill. sea salt and pepper – to bring all of the flavors together.
Apple Cider Vinegar is the Perfect Marinade
If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ll know that apple cider vinegar is my jam and I cook with it all the time! It’s super flavorful and loaded with nutrition. (Check out my post about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar to learn more.) Needless to say, we always have a jar of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar in the house and a few years ago we realized that it’s amazing for marinating all types of meat and seafood. We use it for chicken, salmon and even steak! It not only helps tenderize the meat, but it gives it great flavor.
How Long Do You Need to Marinate the Chicken?
For the chicken I like to keep things really simple and do a blend of apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt and pepper. I let the chicken marinate for at least an hour or even up to 12 hours, but if you’re in a rush 30 minutes will do the trick.
What to Serve with This Grilled Chicken
Want to make a meal with this apple cider vinegar chicken? Here are some of my favorite side dishes to pair with it:
Garlicky Kale Salad Healthy Pasta Salad Asparagus Salad Crackling Cauliflower Grilled Sweet Potatoes Healthy Potato Salad Cauliflower Potato Salad Lemon Rice Salad
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