Chicken Marinade
Elevate your chicken dishes with this flavorful and versatile Chicken Marinade, a quick and easy recipe that promises succulent, tender, and perfectly seasoned results every time. Crafted with a harmonious blend of olive oil, soy sauce, zesty lemon juice, sweet honey, and aromatics like minced garlic and dried oregano, this marinade infuses every bite with savory, tangy, and slightly smoky notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing. For best results, let the chicken soak up the flavors for 2-8 hours, creating a juicy and mouthwatering meal that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Ideal for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues, this easy chicken marinade is a must-have in your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk until the liquids are well blended.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Place chicken (up to 2 pounds, such as breasts, thighs, or drumsticks) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but for best flavor, marinate for 2-8 hours. Avoid marinating for more than 24 hours to prevent the chicken from becoming mushy due to the acidity of the lemon juice.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid. Cook the chicken using your preferred method (grilling, baking, or pan-searing), ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve and enjoy your perfectly marinated chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3491 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
