Soy Free Grilled Maple & Coconut Aminos Chicken Breast

Total time54 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time14 min

Soy Free Grilled Maple & Coconut Aminos Chicken Breast

Grilled chicken gets a serious upgrade here, with a marinade built around coconut aminos, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and turmeric — layers of sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced flavor that soak deep into every breast. Coconut aminos is the real hero for anyone avoiding soy, delivering that savory, umami-rich depth you'd normally get from soy sauce without a drop of the stuff. The reserved glaze brushed on during grilling caramelizes beautifully over the heat, giving you those sticky, golden char marks that make grilled chicken genuinely exciting. Turmeric and fresh ginger add an earthy brightness that keeps the whole dish feeling vibrant rather than heavy. Resting the chicken for five minutes before slicing locks in the juices, so every bite stays tender and succulent. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end cut through the sweetness just enough to make the whole plate sing. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

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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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