8 Chicken Marinade Recipes 🔥🔥

1. Asian Honey Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a sweet, savory, and umami flavor.

2. Jalapeno Garlic Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Instructions:

• Mix ingredients well. Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours for a spicy and garlicky kick.

3. Italian Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Instructions:

• Combine and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Expect a classic, zesty Italian flavor.

4. Fajita Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Instructions:

• Whisk ingredients together. Marinate chicken for 1-3 hours to get the vibrant, tangy, and spiced fajita flavor.

5. Honey Mustard Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours. The result is sweet, tangy, and creamy.

6. Nashville Hot Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1/4 cup hot sauce

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Instructions:

• Combine ingredients, and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Expect spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes.

7. Teriyaki Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup water

• Instructions:

• Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a traditional, sweet-savory glaze.

8. Cilantro Lime Marinade

• Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Instructions:

• Blend all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for a bright, zesty, and herbaceous flavor.

These marinades will elevate your chicken dishes, adding variety and bursts of flavor to your meals!

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