Chicken Marinade Recipes: 3 Easy Ways
These chicken marinade recipes give you easy options for whatever your family is craving: a bright lemon herb marinade, a sweet and savory honey garlic marinade, and a smoky lime paprika marinade perfect for grilling, baking, or meal prep.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade Recipe #1: Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken
Chicken Marinade Recipe #2: Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil `
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken
Chicken Marinade #3: Smoky Lime Paprika Chicken Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika1
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1½ pounds chicken
Instructions
Chicken Marinade #1
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.Add chicken and turn to coat.Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.Cook using your preferred method until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Best with: Chicken breasts, chicken tenders, chicken thighs, grilled chicken skewers
Chicken Marinade #2
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Add chicken and toss until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Grill, bake, or cook in a skillet until chicken is cooked through. Best with: chicken breast, chicken thigh, chicken tender, chicken drumstick
Chicken Marinade #3
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and honey if using.Add chicken and coat evenly.Marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.Cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Best with: chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken for tacos, chicken skewers, sheet pan chicken
