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BEST Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade
Most definitely the Best Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade ever! Great for any kind of chicken, and made from just a few pantry staples! A little tart, a little sweet, a little savory, and of course a lot amazing!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Stir together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
- Combine chicken and marinade in a large resealable bag, press out excess air and seal the bag (alternately you can combine chicken and marinade in a bowl and cover tightly). Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake chicken at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear OR grilled over medium heat 6-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. *Pro Tip: Allow to cool for five minutes before cutting into the chicken so the juices don't drain and dry the chicken out.
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Notes
- Flavor tip: add 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder to give this marinade a spicy kick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
676mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.