Marinade for Chicken
Transform your chicken dishes with this zesty and flavorful Marinade for Chicken, the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Featuring a rich blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, and a touch of honey, this marinade is elevated with bold spices like paprika, cumin, and oregano, plus a hint of garlic for irresistible depth. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this 10-minute marinade infuses chicken with vibrant flavor while keeping it tender and juicy. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend barbecues, this easy-to-make marinade brings gourmet-quality taste to your table. Optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick for spice lovers. Great for chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, it’s a versatile recipe you’ll return to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk until well combined.
Stir in minced garlic, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
For a bit of spice, add red pepper flakes if desired and mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Place chicken pieces (such as chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks) in a large resealable bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
Remove chicken from the marinade before cooking. Discard the used marinade since it has been in contact with raw chicken.
Cook the chicken using your preferred method (grilling, baking, or pan-searing) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2918 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 366 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.
