Simple Asian Marinade for Chicken
Elevate your chicken dishes with this Simple Asian Marinade, a bold and flavorful blend of pantry staples that comes together in just 10 minutes! Featuring savory soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this marinade also packs aromatic notes of fresh garlic and ginger, with an optional kick of Sriracha for spice lovers. Perfect for chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks, this versatile marinade ensures juicy, tender meat every time, whether you choose to grill, bake, or stir-fry. Serve your perfectly marinated chicken with steamed rice or crisp stir-fried veggies for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal that’s bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional, for spice)
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha (if using). Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Place the chicken (e.g., thighs, breasts, or drumsticks) in a 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 or up to 8 hours. For best flavor, marinate for at least 2 hours.
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook as desired. Grill, bake, or stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired, and serve with steamed rice or a fresh vegetable stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2410 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% | |
*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.
