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10 Easy Chicken Marinades

10 Easy Chicken Marinades

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Say goodbye to dry chicken! This collection of 10 Easy Chicken Marinades uses simple pantry ingredients to guarantee incredibly juicy, flavorful, and tender chicken for grilling, baking, or air frying tonight.

Ingredients 

Lemon Garlic Herb Marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Honey Mustard Marinade

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Teriyaki Marinade

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Greek Yogurt & Herb Marinade

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

BBQ Marinade

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Italian Marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Cilantro Lime Marinade

  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Buffalo Marinade

  • ¼ cup hot sauce, like Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Mediterranean Marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Spicy Honey Sriracha Marinade

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken, boneless chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs

Instructions

Marinade:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours, then cook as desired.
  • Grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 6–8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Pan-Searing: Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Cook the chicken breasts for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Slow Cooker: Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until tender and fully cooked.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 1940mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg