6 Easy & Flavourful Chicken Marinade Recipes

These six easy chicken marinade recipes are the perfect way to add big flavour with hardly any effort. From zesty lemon and garlic to sticky honey mustard and tropical Hawaiian BBQ, there’s a marinade for every mood. Mix them up ahead of time, freeze for later, or let them work their magic in the fridge, then grill or bake for juicy, flavour-packed chicken every time.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, chicken marinade recipes, grilling, summer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings

Calories 331kcal

Author Makyla Baines

Ingredients

500 g boneless skinless chicken breast 2-3 breasts or 1 pound

Lemon & Garlic Chicken Marinade

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic crushed
3 teaspoons dried oregano
juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

1/3 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ginger fresh
2 cloves garlic crushed

Greek Lemon Chicken Marinade

1 cup Greek yoghurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano dried
juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Honey & Lime Chicken Marinade

juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic chilli flakes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 scallion sliced

Instructions

(Optional) Slice the chicken breasts in half thickness-wise to make thinner pieces. This helps them cook more quickly and evenly on the grill.
Choose your marinade flavour and mix all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl or jug.
Place the chicken breasts into a glass container or resealable bag and pour the marinade over. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or leave overnight for the best flavour.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and either grill until cooked through and lightly charred, or bake in the oven until golden and juicy. On the Grill: Preheat your BBQ to medium-high and grill marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. In the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400℉). Pour the chicken and marinade onto a small baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional information is for the lemon & garlic marinade.

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