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Chicken Marinade Recipes

A collection of flavorful marinades to enhance the taste of chicken, perfect for grilling, baking, or sautéing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Teriyaki Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Herb Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Basic Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place chicken in a plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Teriyaki Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Add chicken to a plastic bag or container, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Herb Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and salt until well blended.
  2. Add chicken to a plastic bag or container, pour the herb marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. You can also grill, bake, or sauté the marinated chicken as desired.

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