Best 8 Soy Sauce And Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipes

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"Soy Sauce and Citrus Marinated Chicken" is a tantalizing dish that combines the umami richness of soy sauce with the vibrant flavors of citrus. This delightful marinade infuses chicken with a burst of tangy, savory goodness, creating a dish that is both flavorful and incredibly versatile. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or baking, this marinade will transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary culinary experience. Prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will awaken your taste buds and elevate your next chicken dish to new heights.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOY-SAUCE-AND-CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



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Not just for roast chicken: This vinegar, soy sauce, and citrus juice marinade also works with pork.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Dinner     Citrus     Ginger     Garlic     Soy Sauce     Lemongrass     Lime Juice     Cilantro     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicken:
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
1 cup mixed fresh citrus juice (such as sour orange, grapefruit, and/or lime)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2-4-pound) chicken, halved, backbone removed
Kosher salt
Dipping sauce and assembly:
1 lemongrass stalk, top third removed
2 shallots, halved
2 scallions, dark green tops removed
1 red chile (such as Fresno)
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pomelo
Cilantro sprigs (for serving)

Steps:

  • Chicken:
  • Combine garlic, ginger, citrus juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl. Place chicken halves in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Chill at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Place rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt.
  • Roast chicken on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet until deep brown and cooked through, 30-40 minutes.
  • Dipping sauce and assembly:
  • Bruise lemongrass stalk by lightly crushing with a rolling pin. Bring lemongrass and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let sit until very fragrant, 8-10 minutes; strain lemongrass infusion into a large measuring glass.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Toast shallots, scallions, chile, and garlic, tossing occasionally, until dark brown in spots, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Remove skins from garlic and coarsely chop garlic with shallots, scallions, and chile.
  • Add garlic, shallots, scallions, chile, and ginger to lemongrass infusion. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
  • Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from pomelo; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut along sides of membranes to release segments. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl; discard. Tear segments into large pieces. Mix into dipping sauce.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter, spoon some dipping sauce over, and top with cilantro. Serve with remaining dipping sauce alongside.

SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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Soy sauce chicken is quick, easy, and full of flavor. It's a 3-ingredient recipe that we reach for whenever we don't feel like cooking. The chicken thighs stay juicy and tender and the flavor goes well with most side dishes. You'll love it!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 boneless chicken thighs
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Steps:

  • Place the chicken thighs into a bowl and pour the soy sauce over the top. Mix well and then put the bowl into your fridge. Let the thighs marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Pour the chicken thighs and all of the marinade into the pan and spread out the thighs so that they are in a single layer. Let them cook for 6 minutes then stir them around and scrape the bottom of the pan before turning them over and cooking for another 6 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 chicken thighs, Calories 308 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 732 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 44 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

SOY AND GARLIC MARINATED CHICKEN



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This is the easiest marinade I have ever used, and one of the most popular with my family. This recipe also works well with any cut of chicken--thighs, legs, etc.

Provided by CANDIELIPS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup soy sauce
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a large, nonporous bowl, combine the garlic and the soy sauce. Add the chicken and turn to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill chicken over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1862.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



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This juicy, zesty chicken stars in many of my family's summer meals. While there are a million ways to dress up poultry, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again. It's that quick and easy! -Deborah Gretzinger, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOY-LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Kate Zentall

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Marinate     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Bon Appétit     Venice     California     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 chicken breast halves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place chicken skin side up in 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour soy sauce and lemon juice over chicken. Drizzle chicken with oriental sesame oil. Marinate chicken in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover chicken and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to platter; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

BEST CHICKEN MARINADE



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This is the best chicken marinade for grilling! For tender, juicy chicken with a beautiful caramel color, this easy recipe is a must-try. Don't marinate the chicken for more than 4 hours, or the lemon juice will affect the texture. This is my fiancé's favorite chicken.

Provided by TaraNicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup olive oil
⅔ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, mustard, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Place chicken in the bowl turn to coat with marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours. Do not marinate longer than 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1573.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BROILED SOY, GARLIC, CITRUS CHICKEN



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This is a Kikkoman Soy Sauce recipe. Love the flavor blend of citrus soy & garlic. I like to add 1/2 tsp chili flakes to this recipe. I will adapt this recipe for BBQ and post instructions

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Steps:

  • Combine Soy, Orange juice, Lime juice& garlic in a large zip lock bag.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bag,press out the air, seal, flip to coat all sides of the chicken.
  • Marinate for apprx 20 minutes, turning the bag a few times.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Place chicken, skin side down 5" below broiler for 8 minutes, turn over and continue broiling for apprx 6 minutes longer or until the breasts are fully cooked, time depends on the size of the breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 2774.7, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 35.6

LEMON MARINADE (CHICKEN)



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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

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh chicken, preferably organic or free-range, and select a good quality soy sauce and citrus fruit.
  • Don't overcrowd the chicken in the marinade: Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade, but don't overcrowd the chicken in the container. This will prevent the chicken from marinating properly.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavor it will absorb. If you have time, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you're grilling the chicken, baste it with the marinade every few minutes to keep it moist.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include rice, noodles, vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Soy sauce and citrus marinated chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The marinade infuses the chicken with a flavorful blend of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors. The chicken can be grilled, roasted, or pan-fried, and it can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, soy sauce and citrus marinated chicken is a great option.

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