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Winter Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade for Grilled Chicken

I'm a "yard bird" man from way back and this is one of the best winter grilling marinades for chicken I've ever had. This recipe is inspired by one I came across on the food blog Lovely Little Kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Glass storage bowl
  • 1 Citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 6 Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon juice squeezed from organic lemons
  • 1/2 Cup Preferred Sweetener
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Dried onion
  • 1 Tsp Dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Kosher salt
  • Dash Ground black pepper
  • 6 Tbsp Olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large glass bowl and whisk briskly to create an emulsion.
  • Add chicken in bowl and cover completely with the marinade. Place in refrigerator and let chicken marinate for four hours.
  • Heat grill with lid closed until desired level of heat reached. Grill time will depend on the thickness of the chicken, usually between 8 to 10 per side.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate when a food thermometer reaches shows an internal temperature of the meat of at least 165 degrees. Let rest for five minutes to allow juices to settle before serving.