Mayo Marinated Grilled Chicken is the juiciest grilled chicken ever. This is one of my go to grill recipes that I make all summer long and I love to make extra to chop up and add to salads.
Why Use Mayonnaise?
Marinating chicken in mayonnaise produces chicken that is really juicy and flavorful. But don’t worry. It won’t taste like mayo. Because mayonnaise is made form oil and eggs, the mayo coats the chicken and helps keep it from drying out. It also helps the chicken brown up really well. Be sure to use a good quality mayonnaise like Hellmann’s or Duke’s.
Other Ingredients
The mayonnaise provides a blank canvas for flavor and you can add pretty much any herb or spice to the marinade. I add paprika, garlic powder, lemon zest, and Cajun seasoning.
Type Of Chicken To Use
Use either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Thighs will take a little longer to cook. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
How Long To Marinate
I recommend marinating the chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours. 24 hours would be okay, but you definitely don’t want to go any longer than that.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add cayenne pepper for some extra spice.
- Use 2 minced garlic cloves in place of the garlic powder.
- Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh rosemary.
Great Sides To Serve With Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Corn with Chipotle Cream
- Grilled Corn and Butter Bean Salad
- Sweet and Tangy Four Bean Salad
- Spicy Horseradish Pasta Salad
- Marinated Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
- Creamy Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Mayo Marinated Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Add first 7 ingredients to a large ziptop bag. Use a small whisk or fork to mix together.
- Add chicken to bag. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken.Refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours. (Up to 24 hours is fine.)
- If possible, remove chicken from refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before you are ready to grill.Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Grill chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
