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6 Easy And Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes


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  • Author: Kaylee
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Description

These 6 simple chicken marinade recipes add bold, fresh flavors to boneless skinless chicken breast. From Greek Lemon to Teriyaki, each blend is quick to make and keeps dinner exciting.


Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (2 to 3 breasts)

Greek Lemon Marinade:

¼ cup olive oil

1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp juice)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

Cilantro Lime Marinade:

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

2 limes, zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp chili powder

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

Honey Mustard Marinade:

3 tbsp honey

3 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

Teriyaki Marinade:

¼ cup tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 green onion, thinly sliced

2 tsp minced fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

Fajita Marinade:

¼ cup olive oil

1 lime, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

Italian Marinade:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp Italian seasoning

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp red pepper flakes

½ tsp kosher salt


Instructions

1. Choose a marinade flavor and add all ingredients (except chicken) to a bowl. Whisk to combine.

2. Place chicken breasts into a glass container or resealable bag.

3. Pour marinade over chicken and seal or cover.

4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

5. Cook chicken by grilling, baking, or pan-searing until fully cooked through.

Notes

Each marinade is enough for 1 to 1.5 pounds of chicken breast.

The nutritional information provided is for the Greek Lemon Marinade only.

For best flavor, marinate chicken at least 2 hours before cooking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Marinate and cook
  • Cuisine: American