8 Chicken Marinade Recipes

• 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.

  1. 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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