Oats Free Grilled Maple & Coconut Aminos Chicken Breast

Total time54 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time14 min

Oats Free Grilled Maple & Coconut Aminos Chicken Breast

Smoky grill marks, a sticky-sweet glaze, and a marinade built on coconut aminos and pure maple syrup — this chicken is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The combination of fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric gives the marinade real depth, while the apple cider vinegar keeps everything bright and balanced. A reserved portion of the marinade doubles as a finishing glaze, so each bite gets an extra hit of caramelized flavor right off the grill. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient here is straightforward, with no grains or hidden fillers to second-guess. Coconut aminos is a fantastic swap for soy-based sauces and brings a mild, savory sweetness that plays beautifully with the maple syrup without any grain-derived additives. The whole marinade comes together in one bowl, and the grill does the heavy lifting from there. Letting the chicken rest before slicing is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping the juices locked in and the texture tender all the way through. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end brighten everything up and make it look like you actually tried.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
3 tbsp coconut aminos
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2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and melted coconut oil until combined.
2
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a separate small bowl and set aside for glazing. Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour the remaining marinade over them, and turn to coat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

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