5 Chicken Marinades in Bags (Easy Meal Prep)

Why Make This Recipe

Marinating chicken is a great way to add flavors and keep the meat tender. With five different marinades, you can enjoy a variety of tastes throughout the week. These chicken marinades in bags make meal prep easy. Just mix, marinate, and cook whenever you’re ready!

How to Make 5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken breast, cut into small cubes

• Garlic & Lemon Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Salt & pepper

• Spicy BBQ Marinade:

  • 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

• Honey Mustard Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt & pepper

• Yogurt & Herbs Marinade:

  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

• Teriyaki Marinade:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Divide the chicken breast into 5 equal portions (about 200 g each) and place each portion in a ziplock bag.
2. Prepare each marinade:
   • For Garlic & Lemon, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in the bag.
   • For Spicy BBQ, mix BBQ sauce, paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt.
   • For Honey Mustard, combine honey, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
   • For Yogurt & Herbs, mix yogurt, garlic, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   • For Teriyaki, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
3. Mix everything directly in the bag, remove excess air, and seal the bags.
4. Marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
5. Cooking options: Pan-fry for 8–10 minutes, air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes, or bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.

How to Serve 5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

Once cooked, serve the chicken with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. You can also add your favorite dipping sauces to enhance the flavors.

How to Store 5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

Store any unused marinated chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze the marinated chicken for up to 3 months. Just remember to label the bags with the marinade type and the date.

Tips to Make 5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
• You can adjust the seasoning and spice levels in each marinade to suit your taste.
• Make sure to seal the bags tightly to avoid leaks and keep the marinade locked in.

Variation

You can try different combinations of flavors or add vegetables like bell peppers or onions into the bags for additional flavor when cooking.

FAQs

1. Can I use other cuts of chicken?
   Yes, you can use thighs or drumsticks, but the cooking time may vary.

2. How long should I marinate the chicken?
   At least 2 hours is necessary, but marinating overnight yields the best results.

3. Can I reuse the marinade?
   It’s not recommended to reuse marinades that have been in contact with raw chicken. Always discard the used marinade for safety.

5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

Enjoy a variety of flavors with these five chicken marinades, perfect for meal prepping.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 5 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken breast, cut into small cubes

Garlic & Lemon Marinade

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp parsley
• Salt & pepper

Spicy BBQ Marinade

• 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste

Honey Mustard Marinade

• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt & pepper

Yogurt & Herbs Marinade

• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

Teriyaki Marinade

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Divide the chicken breast into 5 equal portions (about 200 g each) and place each portion in a ziplock bag.
2. Prepare each marinade as follows:
3. For Garlic & Lemon, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in the bag.
4. For Spicy BBQ, mix BBQ sauce, paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt.
5. For Honey Mustard, combine honey, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
6. For Yogurt & Herbs, mix yogurt, garlic, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. For Teriyaki, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
8. Mix everything directly in the bag, remove excess air, and seal the bags.
9. Marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).

Cooking

1. Pan-fry the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes, air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, or bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.

Serving

1. Once cooked, serve the chicken with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. You can also add your favorite dipping sauces to enhance the flavors.

Storage

1. Store any unused marinated chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze the marinated chicken for up to 3 months.
2. Remember to label the bags with the marinade type and the date.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can adjust the seasoning and spice levels in each marinade to suit your taste. Make sure to seal the bags tightly to avoid leaks and keep the marinade locked in.