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5 Chicken Marinades in Bags

Enjoy a variety of flavors with these five chicken marinades, perfect for meal prepping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300

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.