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5 Chicken Marinade recipes.

5 Best Chicken Marinades


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Get inspired with 5 Chicken Marinades that are healthy and big on flavor! Marinating the chicken is the best way to get the juiciest, tender chicken. These marinades are amazing with chicken breasts, drumsticks, thighs or kabobs! Let's fire up the grill 🔥


Ingredients

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Greek Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Green Goddess Marinade:

  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt *I used 2%, but any percent is fine.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoon chives or green onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon water if needed for blending

BBQ Lime Chicken Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic

Mexican Chicken Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce *mild, medium or hot (don't use the whole can because it needs to balance out with the olive oil and lime juice, so it doesn't get sticky and burn)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced

Soy Ginger Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chives


Instructions

Greek Chicken Marinade:

Mince the garlic and add into a gallon sized bag or plastic or glass bowl. Pour in remaining marinade ingredients, then add chicken and completely coat in marinade. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then grill, sauté or bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Green Goddess Marinade:

Chop up the garlic and add it into a blender or food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Puree until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water if it's not processing well. Pour into a gallon sized bag or glass or plastic bowl. Add in the chicken and coat completely in marinade. Place in the fridge for 1 hour before cooking. Then grill, sauté or bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

BBQ Lime Chicken Marinade:

Add all the ingredients into a gallon sized bag or plastic or glass bowl. Stir to combine or use your hands to grab the outside of the bag and squeeze to toss. Then, add chicken and completely coat in marinade. Allow to sit in fridge for 1 hour, then grill, sauté or bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Mexican Chicken Marinade:

Add all the ingredients into a gallon sized bag or plastic or glass bowl. Stir to combine or use your hands to grab the outside of the bag and squeeze to toss. Then, add chicken and completely coat in marinade. Allow to sit in fridge for 1 hour, then grill, sauté or bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Soy Ginger Marinade:

Mince the garlic and peel and grate the ginger. Add all of the ingredients into a gallon sized bag or plastic or glass bowl. Stir to combine or use your hands to grab the outside of the bag and squeeze to toss. Then, add chicken and completely coat in marinade. Allow to sit in fridge for 1 hour, then grill, sauté or bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Notes

  • Marinate the greek chicken for 30 minutes and the other versions for 1 hour.
  • Always cook chicken until 165 degrees internally before eating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking, Grilling, Sautéing