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Six Flavorful Chicken Marinades for Juicy Meat

Six Flavorful Chicken Marinades for Juicy Meat

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  • Author: alyssabennett
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free

Description

These easy chicken marinades turn plain chicken into a flavorful, juicy meal. Choose from 6 delicious flavor options perfect for grilling, baking, meal prep, and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 – 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (per marinade)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/6 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1/2 tablespoon white rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Step: Choose a chicken marinade flavor from above and place all ingredients (minus the chicken breast) into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Step: Whisk ingredients to combine.
  3. Step: Place chicken breast into a glass container or gallon-size bag. Then, pour the marinade on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
  4. Step: Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for up to 6 hours.
  5. Step: Follow your favorite cooking method for chicken breast until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

Notes

Each of these chicken breast marinade recipes is enough marinade for 1-1.5 lbs. of boneless skinless chicken breast. Any cut of chicken works with these marinades: chicken breasts, drumsticks, chicken thighs, and whole chickens!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Marinade
  • Method: Marinating
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 201 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 410 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 72 mg

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