8 Chicken Marinade Recipes

1. Asian Honey Marinade • Ingredients:
   • 1/4 cup soy sauce
   • 1/4 cup honey
   • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
   • 2 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
   • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
   • Instructions:
   • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a sweet, savory, and umami flavor.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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!