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Chicken Marinade Recipes
These chicken breast marinades are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any cooking method, including grilling, baking, and pan-frying!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinade Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 2 per marinade
Calories: 636 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast for each marinade
Soy Ginger
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Lemon Herb
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fajita
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Honey Mustard
- ¼ cup whole grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Marinade The Chicken
- Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a mixing bowl, baking dish or resealable freezer bag. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover or seal tightly (if using a plastic resealable bag).
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 or, if desired, freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw completely in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Cook the chicken according to desired cooking technique.
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To Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the marinated chicken in an oven-safe dish with its marinade and bake, basting with the marinade every 10 minutes, until a thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 20-30 minutes. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
To Grill
- To grill, preheat the grill over medium-high heat and lightly brush with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off the excess, and grill for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Stovetop
- To cook on the stove, heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off the excess, and place in the preheated pan. Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- *Nutrition for Lemon Chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
636kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
72g
(144%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
218mg
(73%)
Sodium
977mg
(41%)
Potassium
1301mg
(37%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2per marinade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1301mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.