8 Chicken Marinade Recipes

Fajita Marinade

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:
Whisk ingredients together. Marinate chicken for 1-3 hours to get the vibrant, tangy, and spiced fajita flavor.


Honey Mustard Marinade

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours. The result is sweet, tangy, and creamy.


Nashville Hot Marinade

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:
Combine ingredients, and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Expect spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes.


Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:
Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a traditional, sweet-savory glaze.


Cilantro Lime Marinade

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Blend all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for a bright, zesty, and herbaceous flavor.


These marinades will elevate your chicken dishes, adding variety and bursts of flavor to your meals!

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