Great Chicken Marinade
Transform your chicken dinners with this Great Chicken Marinade, a flavorful blend of pantry staples that creates tender, juicy meat every time. Featuring a zesty combination of olive oil, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and honey, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet while infusing the chicken with vibrant notes of garlic, oregano, and paprika. In just 10 minutes of prep, this versatile recipe is perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing your chicken breasts or thighs. Marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor) and enjoy a mouthwatering meal that's ideal for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues. This easy chicken marinade is your go-to recipe for bold, irresistible flavor!
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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 count Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 count Chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Place the chicken breasts or thighs into a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Seal the bag tightly or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the chicken and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for the best flavor.
Before cooking, remove the chicken from the marinade and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Cook the chicken as desired—grill, bake, or pan-sear—until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 909 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*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.
