6 Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (2 to 3 breasts)

Greek Lemon Chicken Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 2 limes zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

• ¼ cup tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (about ½-inch piece)
• 2 garlic cloves minced

Fajita Chicken Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lime zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Italian Chicken Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt