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10 easy chicken marinades for delicious flavor in every bite

Easy Chicken Marinades

Transform simple chicken into a delicious meal with these ten easy marinades that add incredible flavor and keep the meat juicy and tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 60 ml lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 80 ml soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
  • 60 ml cream
  • 200 g plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice additional for yogurt marinade
  • Oregano to taste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 80 ml buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 60 ml lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 120 ml BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add chicken and marinade into ziplock bags.
  2. Seal and mix well.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
Cooking
  1. Cook the marinated chicken as desired: grill, bake, or pan-sear.

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight. Use fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro for added burst of flavor. Always taste your marinade before adding the chicken to adjust seasonings to your liking. Leftover marinated chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Discard any marinade that has come in contact with raw chicken to avoid contamination.