Best 20 Chicken Marinade Recipes
Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect chicken marinade! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your kitchen adventures, marinating chicken can transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish. With a vast array of flavors and techniques to choose from, this guide will help you unlock the secrets of tantalizing chicken marinades. Discover how to create succulent, juicy chicken that will leave your taste buds singing. From classic herb and garlic combinations to tantalizing ethnic spices, we'll provide you with inspiration and guidance to elevate your chicken dishes to new heights.
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GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE
Simply the best chicken marinade for any occasion. Works wonderfully on top of a salad.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain and discard marinade.
- Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MARINADE FOR CHICKEN KABOBS
This is a great marinade for kabobs, do not marinade the chicken for more than 5 hours or the lemon juice will start to *cook* the chicken. This recipe may be doubled to 10-12 breasts but prepare two separate marinades in two separate bowls, do not combine the doubled marinade into one bowl. Feel free to thread on you favorite veggies such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes or whatever you desire! If you prefer a sweeter glaze then increase the honey by a couple tablespoons.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together the oil with soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic slices, black pepper and cayenne.
- Place the chicken cubes in the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
- Cover and chill for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Pour marinade into a saucepan then remove the garlic slices and discard; boil for 10 minutes over medium-low heat (start timing the 10 minutes after boiling starts).
- Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Place the skewers on a grill and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, basting with cooked marinade during the last 10-12 minutes of cooking.
- Delicious!
TERIYAKI CHICKEN MARINADE
Everyone's favorite flavors come together in this easy marinade. Mix it up with 1 1/2 pounds of chicken to keep in the freezer for those weeks when meal prep falls by the wayside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the marinade: Combine the soy sauce, oil, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), squeeze out the air, seal tightly and massage gently to coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month; defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- To cook: Remove the chicken from the bag, letting any excess marinade drip off, and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning halfway through, until lightly charred, cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, about 12 minutes.
BBQ CHICKEN MARINADE
Mix up this kid-friendly marinade, pop it in the freezer with 1 1/2 pounds of chicken and you'll have dinner ready to go on a busy week where there's no time for meal planning.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the marinade: Combine the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, cumin, paprika, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), squeeze out the air, seal tightly and massage gently to coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month; defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- To cook: Remove the chicken from the bag and grill over indirect heat, covered, until cooked through, lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.
LEMON GARLIC MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
I'm not sure where I got this recipe but it is very good. I usually throw some chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and add this marinade and then freeze. All I have to do for a quick meal is thaw and toss on the grill. This makes enough marinade for about 1-1.5 pounds of chicken breasts. Cooking time reflects marinating time.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag.
- Mix first five ingredients together and pour over chicken.
- Marinate at least one hour, longer if possible.
- Cook chicken as desired.
- I prefer to grill mine.
- This is wonderful served on a caesar salad.
CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN
The perfect blend of citrus and spice for a taste straight from the islands. Prep time doesn't include marinating time.
Provided by LizzyGirl09
Categories Caribbean
Time 10m
Yield 1 marinade, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
- Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
- Marinate for at least two hours.
- Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.
ITALIAN CHICKEN MARINADE
This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
Provided by Steve Harrity
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a shallow baking dish, mix the salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. (For best results, marinate overnight.)
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2469.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
KRYSTAL'S PERFECT MARINADE FOR BBQ OR GRILLED CHICKEN
My sister was kind enough to share this wonderful marinade. It tastes better than just teriyaki sauce. This marinade sauce is awesome. The perfect marinade. To use the marinade, pierce up to 4 pounds of chicken pieces all over with a fork and marinade 2 hours before cooking as desired.
Provided by Tateyama
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1087.7 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
TO-DIE-FOR CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
Great marinade for chicken fajitas on the outdoor grill or the George Foreman. Smells great! Update: volume of oil for the marinade has been reduced.
Provided by londongavchick
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix first seven ingredients and pour into ziplock bag with chicken breasts.
- Marinade for 1/2 to a few hours but chicken is overpowered by the lime juice if left too long.
- Grill each breast until no longer pink in the middle--about 6 minutes on each side for the George Foreman.
- Remove from grill and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Let rest for ten minutes before slicing.
- Serve with tortillas, sauteed onions and peppers.
FANTASTIC KOREAN-STYLE MARINADE FOR BEEF PORK OR CHICKEN
There should be enough marinade for about 2-1/2 pounds of beef or chicken you may double the marinade ingredients but keep the fresh garlic and green onion at the same amount --- the meat needs to come down to almost room temperature before grilling so plan well ahead, also there is a marinating time of 8-24 hours, you may omit the cayenne completely if desired or adjust to suit heat level.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time P1D
Yield 1 3/4 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients together until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
- Remove the meat and shake off excess marinade.
- Place the meat in a pan and allow to come down to room temperature (this will take a few hours).
- Grill as desired.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO MARINADE
This has become a quick and easy favorite that we frequently make on the grill. Despite the ease of prep, it is bursting with flavor. It is from the Black Dog Tavern's Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the marinade ingredients in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
- Marinade for about 1 hour. You can leave the chicken in the marinade longer, but because the mixture is very acidic, the chicken will begin to appear poached.
- Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken over medium hot coals for about 3-5 mins per side.
- Serve and enjoy.
SOUVLAKI MARINADE (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND/OR LAMB)
MARINATES FOR 24 HOURS (or a long as time allows!) Simply throw the ingredients into a plastic zipper bag with the meat of choice and refrigerate until ready to grill!
Provided by YiayiaMouse
Categories Low Protein
Time 12h10m
Yield 2-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into the zipper bag.
- Add meat of choice.
- Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to coat meat evenly.
- Reserve marinade to brush on meat while grilling.
WHISKEY MARINADE FOR CHICKEN, PORK OR STEAK
Make and share this Whiskey Marinade for Chicken, Pork or Steak recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alice Robertson Cla
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place brown sugar in bowl.
- Add whiskey to brown sugar and mix.
- Add olive oil to whiskey and brown sugar mixture.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Place meat in air tight container.
- Pour mixture over meat.
- Seal in air tight container.
- Shake container.
- Place meat with marinade in refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight.
- Cook meat on grill.
BEEF OR CHICKEN MARINADE
This dark, rich marinade can be used with any type of beef or chicken. If you want it spicy, mix in the chopped hot peppers of your choice. Yummy!
Provided by Jana Ritz
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, vegetable oil, green onions and black pepper. Place desired meat in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before grilling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEA'S SWISS CHALET STYLE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN MARINADE
I have been playing with this spice combination for a while now and I think I have it as close as I'm going to get it to the famous Canadian ''Swiss Chalet'' rotisserie chicken. I hope you all enjoy it :) I serve this with my Recipe #415025 Where I have listed instant tomato soup mix, I use the lipton tomato cup-a-soup mix, I tried entering this in the ingredients and it would not accept it that way. If you cannot find this you can use same amount ketchup as a substitute. This recipe is enough to marinade two 2.5 lbs chickens or one 5 lb chicken.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 whole 5 lb chicken, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in plastic bag. Poke holes into a whole chicken. Place chicken in bag and let marinade at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Cook chicken in rotisserie oven at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours . Or cook with your prefered method.
GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE
Greek marinade for chicken or pork with a bright, lemony flavor.
Provided by Denise D
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CHICKEN MARINADE
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half to use later. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken. Cover the dish with aluminium foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
LEMON MARINADE (CHICKEN)
Another good recipe from local news chef, Chef Walter. A nice change from the usual lemon pepper marinade on store shelves. This recipe is enough for 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Prep time is marinade time. Note: feel free to cut back or eliminate the salt in this marinade. Low-sodium soy sauce also works well for this. (Thanks for the tip, Nif!)
Provided by Misa3446
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix everything together well. Pour into a shallow dish or large zip top bag.
- Add chicken. If using a dish, cover. Zip the bag if using a bag. Stash in the refrigerator for at least 2 - 3 hours, turning occasionally.
- Drain off the marinade and grill, or bake at 325 F for about an hour in a greased baking dish.
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN MARINADE
This tangy-sweet marinade takes a hum-drum weeknight chicken dinner up a notch or two. Mix it up with 1 1/2 pounds of chicken, pop it in the freezer and you'll always have a flavorful meal on hand.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For the marinade: Combine the honey, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), squeeze out the air, seal tightly and massage gently to coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month; defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- To cook: Transfer the chicken from the bag to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Roast in a 425-degree F oven for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes more.
BOOZY BOURBON CHICKEN MARINADE
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together the bourbon, oil, mustard, Worcestershire, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Use in place of your favorite chicken marinade.
Tips:
- Choose the right marinade: Different marinades are suitable for different types of chicken and cooking methods. Acidic marinades (e.g., lemon, vinegar) are great for tenderizing and flavoring chicken breasts and thighs. Oily marinades (e.g., olive oil, yogurt) are perfect for chicken wings and legs.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken: When marinating chicken, make sure there is enough marinade to cover all the pieces evenly. Overcrowding the chicken will prevent the marinade from penetrating all the way through.
- Marinate for the right amount of time: The marinating time will depend on the type of marinade and the size of the chicken pieces. Generally, chicken should be marinated for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Use a food-safe container: Always use a food-safe container when marinating chicken. This will help prevent contamination and keep the chicken safe to eat.
- Discard the marinade: After marinating, always discard the marinade. This will help prevent the spread of bacteria.
Conclusion:
Marinating chicken is a great way to add flavor, moisture, and tenderness to your dishes. With the right marinade and technique, you can create delicious chicken dishes that will impress your family and friends. So, next time you're looking for a way to elevate your chicken dishes, try one of the marinades in this article. You won't be disappointed!
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