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Chicken Marinade Recipes

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

Ingredients
  

Basic Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Herb Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Spicy Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 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 plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over it.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Herb Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and minced garlic.
  2. Add chicken to a plastic bag or container and pour the herb marinade over it.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Spicy Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, hot sauce, lime juice, cumin, and paprika.
  2. Add chicken to a plastic bag or container and pour the spicy marinade over it.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator. Adjust the marinade ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

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