8 Chicken Marinade Recipes

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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.

Each of these marinades brings a unique personality to your chicken, adding variety and bursts of flavor to your meals. Whether you’re craving something spicy, sweet, tangy, or herbal, these recipes offer a marinade for every mood and mealtime.

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