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8 Delicious Chicken Marinade Recipes

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8 Delicious Chicken Marinade Recipes 🔥

Marinate your chicken like a pro with these flavorful options — whether you’re grilling, baking, or sautéing!

1. Asian Honey Marinade

Flavor: Sweet, savory, and umami
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients together. Marinate chicken for 1–4 hours.

2. Jalapeño Garlic Marinade

Flavor: Spicy and garlicky
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Mix well. Marinate chicken for 2–4 hours.

3. Italian Herb Marinade

Flavor: Classic and zesty
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Combine and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

4. Fajita Marinade

Flavor: Tangy and bold
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:
Whisk together and marinate for 1–3 hours.

5. Honey Mustard Marinade

Flavor: Sweet, creamy, tangy
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Blend and marinate for 1–2 hours.

6. Nashville Hot Marinade

Flavor: Spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:
Combine well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

7. Teriyaki Marinade

Flavor: Sweet and savory
Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin (optional)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:
Stir until sugar dissolves. Marinate for 1–4 hours.

8. Cilantro Lime Marinade

Flavor: Bright and fresh
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Blend everything together. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

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