I’m telling you, the marinade is the secret sauce in this dish.

Step 4: Bring Chicken to Room Temperature

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook evenly and stay juicy.

Step 5: Cook the Chicken

You can cook this chicken several ways:

Pan-Seared (Best for Flavor):

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
• Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Oven-Baked:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Arrange chicken on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping once.

Grilled:

• Grill over medium heat, 5–6 minutes per side.
• Watch carefully—the sugars in the marinade caramelize quickly.

Step 6: Rest and Glaze

Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. For extra flavor, you can simmer leftover marinade (boiled safely) and brush it over the chicken as a glossy finishing glaze.

Final Result

What comes out is chicken that’s:

• Juicy on the inside
• Boldly flavored all the way through
• Slightly sweet, savory, garlicky, and irresistible

This is the kind of dish that turns a simple meal into a repeat request.

Final Tip

If you take only one thing from this recipe, remember this: never rush the marinade. It’s not just a step—it’s the foundation of the entire dish.

Once you try it, you’ll be telling everyone the same thing:
“I’m telling you, the marinade is the secret sauce.”