Lemony Marinade for Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

This only takes about 15 minutes to mix up (if that), but you want to time it so the chicken doesn't "soak" for more than 4 hours before you grill it.


2/3 cup olive oil
almost 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard (or a little more)
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or a little more)
8 to 10 chicken tenders

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and place the chicken in so that all the pieces are covered. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate no more than 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. Oil the grill grate because the tenders are likely to stick. Discard the marinade and place the chicken pieces on the preheated grate. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

I tend to get migraines if I'm not careful, so I usually leave the liquid smoke flavoring out, and the marinade is still yummy. I still use the soy sauce (I'm on a great preventive medication), but I don't use the full amount called for.

Thanks to Sandy Lender!