Quick Chicken Marinade
Elevate your chicken recipes with this Quick Chicken Marinade, a flavor-packed blend that’s as effortless as it is delicious! Featuring a zesty combination of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, savory soy sauce, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this marinade takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Enhanced with minced garlic, aromatic oregano, smoky paprika, and a hint of black pepper, it perfectly infuses chicken breasts or thighs with bold, restaurant-quality flavor. Ideal for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this versatile marinade ensures juicy, tender chicken every time. Whether you're prepping a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ, this easy chicken marinade is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 pieces chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the mixture. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate the spices.
Place the chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For more flavor, you can marinate for up to 8 hours.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover liquid.
Cook the chicken using your preferred method—grill, bake, or pan-sear—until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4033 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 220.0 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2049 mg | 44% | |
*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.
