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Four flavorful chicken marinades ready for grilling or baking.

Chicken Marinades

Transform bland chicken into a flavorful dish with these easy-to-make marinades that offer a variety of tastes from sweet to spicy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Marinade
  • 40 g honey
  • 40 ml soy sauce
  • 9 g 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 ml oil
  • black pepper
Lemon Herb Marinade
  • 40 ml lemon juice
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 10 g oregano
  • 6 g 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt & pepper
Spicy BBQ Marinade
  • 60 g BBQ sauce
  • 10 g honey
  • 5 g paprika
  • 6 g 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 ml oil
Creamy Mustard Marinade
  • 40 g mustard
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 10 g honey
  • 3 g 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt & pepper

Method
 

Honey Garlic Marinade
  1. Mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, oil, and black pepper together.
  2. Coat the chicken well with the mixture.
Lemon Herb Marinade
  1. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Fully coat the chicken with the marinade.
Spicy BBQ Marinade
  1. Mix BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, minced garlic, and oil until smooth and thick.
  2. Coat the chicken evenly.
Creamy Mustard Marinade
  1. Combine mustard, heavy cream, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until creamy and coat the chicken.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for best results. Always taste the marinade before using to adjust flavors as needed. Store leftover marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.