Jalapeno Garlic Marinade
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Mix ingredients well. Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours for a spicy and garlicky kick.
Italian Marinade
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Combine and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Expect a classic, zesty Italian flavor.
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!
