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6 Best Chicken Marinades

Explore six delicious chicken marinades that enhance flavor and moisture, perfect for grilling, baking, or sautéing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Resealable Plastic Bags

Ingredients
  

Lemon Herb Marinade

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Teriyaki Marinade

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Spicy Chipotle Marinade

  • 2 peppers chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt to taste

Honey Mustard Marinade

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Parmesan Marinade

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Yogurt Tandoori Marinade

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • For each marinade, combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisk until well mixed, and coat the chicken. Marinate for the specified time before cooking.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with these marinades and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
Keyword Easy