8 Chicken Marinade Recipes 
1. Asian Honey Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Instructions:
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a sweet, savory, and umami flavor.
2. Jalapeno Garlic Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
• Mix ingredients well. Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours for a spicy and garlicky kick.
3. Italian Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
• Combine and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Expect a classic, zesty Italian flavor.
4. Fajita Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Instructions:
• Whisk ingredients together. Marinate chicken for 1-3 hours to get the vibrant, tangy, and spiced fajita flavor.
5. Honey Mustard Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
• Mix all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours. The result is sweet, tangy, and creamy.
6. Nashville Hot Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Instructions:
• Combine ingredients, and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Expect spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes.
7. Teriyaki Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water
• Instructions:
• Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a traditional, sweet-savory glaze.
8. Cilantro Lime Marinade
• Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
• Blend all ingredients. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for a bright, zesty, and herbaceous flavor.
These marinades will elevate your chicken dishes, adding variety and bursts of flavor to your meals!