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7 Chicken Marinades Master List

7 simple and easy marinades to use over and over again

Ingredients

Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme

Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
  • splash of apple cider vinegar (optional)

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Smoky BBQ Chicken Marinade

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt (optional)

Soy-Free Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken

  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • pinch cayenne
  • salt + pepper
  • splash of apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together.
  • Add chicken and coat well.
  • Put in freezer or marinate at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  • Bake at 400 °F for 20-25 minutes or cook as desired.