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Chicken Marinade Recipes

A collection of flavorful marinades to enhance the taste of chicken, perfect for grilling, baking, or frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Herb Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Spicy Marinade
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Basic Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.
  3. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Herb Marinade Preparation
  1. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken to a resealable plastic bag and pour the herb marinade over it.
  3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Spicy Marinade Preparation
  1. Mix hot sauce, honey, lime juice, cumin, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. Transfer chicken to a resealable plastic bag and add the spicy marinade.
  3. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinating chicken enhances its flavor and tenderness. Adjust marinating time based on the thickness of the chicken pieces.

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