Chicken Marinade Recipes

 

1. Asian Honey Marinade

 • Ingredients:

•  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
•  • 1/4 cup honey
•  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
•  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
•  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
•  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

 • Instructions:

 • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a sweet, savory, and umami flavor.

2. Jalapeno Garlic Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/4 cup olive oil

 • 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped

 • 4 cloves garlic, minced

 • Juice of 1 lime

 • 1 tablespoon honey

 • Salt and pepper, to taste

 • Instructions:

 • Mix ingredients well. Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours for a spicy and garlicky kick.

3. Italian Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/4 cup olive oil

 • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

 • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

 • 2 cloves garlic, minced

 • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

 • Salt and pepper, to taste

 • Instructions:

 • Combine and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Expect a classic, zesty Italian flavor.

4. Fajita Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/4 cup olive oil

 • Juice of 2 limes

 • 1 tablespoon chili powder

 • 1 teaspoon cumin

 • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

 • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

 • 2 cloves garlic, minced

 • Instructions:

 • Whisk ingredients together. Marinate chicken for 1-3 hours to get the vibrant, tangy, and spiced fajita flavor.

5. Honey Mustard Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

 • 1/4 cup honey

 • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

 • 1/4 cup olive oil

 • Salt and pepper, to taste

 • Instructions:

 • Mix all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours. The result is sweet, tangy, and creamy.

6. Nashville Hot Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/2 cup buttermilk

 • 1/4 cup hot sauce

 • 1 tablespoon paprika

 • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

 • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

 • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

 • Instructions:

 • Combine ingredients, and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Expect spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes.

7. Teriyaki Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/3 cup soy sauce

 • 1/4 cup brown sugar

 • 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)

 • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

 • 2 cloves garlic, minced

 • 1/4 cup water

 • Instructions:

 • Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a traditional, sweet-savory glaze.

8. Cilantro Lime Marinade

 • Ingredients:

 • 1/4 cup olive oil

 • Juice of 2 limes

 • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

 • 2 cloves garlic, minced

 • 1 teaspoon cumin

 • Salt and pepper, to taste

 • Instructions:

 • Blend all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for a bright, zesty, and herbaceous flavor.

These marinades will elevate your chicken dishes, adding variety and bursts of flavor to your meals!