6 Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (2 to 3 breasts)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 2 limes zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger about ½-inch piece
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lime zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Make the marinade. Choose a chicken marinade flavor and place all the ingredients (minus the chicken breast) into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
2. 2 Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken breasts into a glass container or sealable bag. Pour the marinade on top of the chicken, then seal the bag or cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. *See notes above for cooking and serving ideas.

NUTRITION

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g