Chicken Marinade Recipes
This flavorful chicken marinade is perfect for infusing your chicken with delicious tastes. Ideal for grilling, baking, or frying, this marinade creates tender and juicy chicken every time. With a blend of herbs, spices, and acidic ingredients, this recipe adds a burst of flavor to your poultry dishes.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 zip-top bag or shallow dish for marinating
- 1 grill or oven for cooking
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Approximately 1.5 lbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional: for heat
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring that all pieces are coated evenly.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken. For best results, marinate overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can use this marinade for other proteins like pork or tofu.
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Adjust the seasoning in the marinade according to your personal taste preferences.