Asian Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
7204 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Chicken Marinade
Description
This marinade features a blend of aromatics and seasonings typical in Asian cuisine. Fresh minced ginger, onion, and garlic provide a fragrant base, while lime zest and juice add acidity and brightness. Low-sodium soy sauce brings salty umami, complemented by sweet honey. Fish sauce enriches with depth and subtle pungency. Sesame oil contributes a nutty aroma, and rice wine vinegar introduces a mild tang. Thai chilies add heat and a fresh, sharp spice element that can be adjusted by using jalapenos or hot sauce alternatives if desired.
The marinade should be whisked until combined and poured over chicken pieces to absorb flavors deeply, ideally marinating for several hours or overnight. After marination, the chicken is ready to cook by grilling, baking, or pan-sauteing, enabling versatile preparation methods.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, Spice World brand
- 1 tablespoon onion minced, Spice World brand
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced, Spice World brand
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons fish sauce fish sauce, Nam Pla (Thai fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2-3 Thai chilies thinly sliced (or use 1 diced jalapenos or serrano chile or 2 teaspoons hot sauce, like sriracha).
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon Spice World minced ginger, 1 tablespoon Spice World minced onion, 2 tablespoons Spice World minced garlic, 1 lime, zested and juiced, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce , 2 tablespoons honey, 1½ tablespoons nam pla, 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 2-3 Thai chilies.
- Whisk to combine and pour over chicken pieces to marinate for at least several hours or overnight (for the best flavor.)
- Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Cook as you like, on the grill, baked or pan-sauteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72.04kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.86g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.11g | 4% |
| Fat | 2.48g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.35g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.04g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.94g | 5% |
| Sodium | 739.58mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 163.91mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.97g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7.34g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 149.07IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 25.58mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 15.92mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.