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Various chicken marinades in bowls ready for marinating chicken

Chicken Marinades

A flavorful chicken marinade that combines aromatic herbs and zesty accents to enhance the taste and keep the chicken juicy and tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grilling
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  3. Cook chicken on the grill or in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serving
  1. Serve the marinated chicken hot off the grill or oven, garnished with fresh herbs or a lemon wedge.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight. Adjust the sweetness or tang by varying honey and vinegar. Avoid marinating too long to prevent mushiness from acidic ingredients.