Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder until the honey is fully integrated and the marinade is a smooth emulsion.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to gently pound the thickest part of the breast until it is a uniform thickness of approximately 3/4 inch.
  3. Place the chicken in the marinade, coating every inch, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grates with neutral oil.
  5. Place the chicken on the grill and leave undisturbed for 5–6 minutes until a mahogany crust forms and the meat naturally releases from the pan.
  6. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5–6 minutes. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the breast reaches a safe internal temperature before removing from heat.