These no-fail chicken marinades make dinnertime a breeze and are perfect for warm weather grilling!
No more boring chicken dinners! Marinating is a simple way to infuse bland chicken with big flavor, making the meat moist, tender, and juicy. Your freezer or refrigerator will work as your sous chef, marrying the flavors and storing the chicken dinners for when you’re ready to cook them.
With marinating, the options are endless, and a few pantry staples can go a long way in creating a good marinade. A marinade consists of an acid-like vinegar, mustard or lemon that is used tenderize the protein. To the acid, any combination of seasonings, spices and herbs can be used to flavor the chicken to whatever your taste buds are craving!
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To keep the meat moist, you’ll be adding extra virgin olive oil. Adding the oil also makes the chicken easy to prepare. Just toss on the grill, in the oven, or in a pan, and kick back while it cooks.
These marinade recipes come in eight flavors: sweet and sour, lemon garlic, ginger teriyaki, coconut curry, chimichurri, balsamic, chipotle and honey mustard. They’re super easy to create and make for great go-to chicken marinades when you’re in a pinch.
Each of the following marinades makes enough to coat one pound of chicken. That is enough for two large boneless, skinless breasts in a 1-quart bag. For larger dinners, the quantities can be doubled.
Add the ingredients for the marinade in the bag and shake to mix. Next, place chicken in the bag, seal the top, and turn to coat the chicken. Place your marinated chicken in the refrigerator (if making within 24 hours), otherwise freeze until ready to cook. It’s that easy!
When you’re ready to cook, the chicken and marinade are ready to go. All that’s left to do is decide whether you want to grill, sauté, or bake your chicken. If you’re busy during the weekday, make these chicken marinades on a Sunday and freeze them so you have ready-to-cook dishes throughout the week.
Marinade Recipes (each marinade is for 2 chicken breasts)
Marinade Recipes (each marinade is for 2 chicken breasts)
Megan Olson- Freezer bag
Sweet & Sour Marinade:
- 4 T coconut aminos
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T coconut sugar
- ½ t garlic powder
- ½ t minced ginger
Chimichurri Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 4 T red wine vinegar
- 1 t dried or fresh cilantro
- 1 t dried or fresh parsley
- 1 t cumin
Chipotle Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 4 T minced garlic
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t paprika
- 1 t onion powder
Honey Mustard Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T yellow or Dijon mustard
- 2 T honey
- 1 t paprika
- Place ingredients for marinade in 1-quart freezer bag. Seal and shake bag to mix. Place chicken in bag, seal and turn to evenly coat. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- To grill: Place the chicken over a preheated grill 7-10 minutes, flipping once.
- On the stovetop: Place the chicken and marinade in a skillet over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, flipping once.
- In the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken and marinade in a glass baking dish or on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through the center.
Marinade Recipes (each marinade is for 2 chicken breasts)
Marinade Recipes (each marinade is for 2 chicken breasts)
Megan Olson- Freezer bag
Lemon Garlic Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 T minced garlic
- 1 t crushed red pepper flakes
Ginger Teriyaki Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 4 T coconut aminos
- 1 t tapioca flour
- 2 T minced ginger
- 2 t sesame seeds
Coconut Curry Marinade:
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 T coconut aminos
- 1 t curry powder
- 1 t garlic powder
Balsamic Marinade:
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T balsamic vinegar
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t Italian seasoning
- Place ingredients for marinade in 1-quart freezer bag. Seal and shake bag to mix. Place chicken in bag, seal and turn to evenly coat. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- To grill: Place the chicken over a preheated grill 7-10 minutes, flipping once.
- On the stovetop: Place the chicken and marinade in a skillet over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, flipping once.
- In the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken and marinade in a glass baking dish or on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through the center.
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