Marinated Chicken 6 Ways

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Marinated Chicken 6 Ways

Six easy, flavorful chicken marinades that are perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or grilling.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dressing, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (per marinade)

Fresh Herb Chicken Marinade:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Jerk Chicken Marinade:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt

BBQ Chicken Marinade:

1/4-1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce

Curry Yogurt Chicken Marinade:

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Salsa Verde Chicken Marinade:

1/4 cup salsa verde
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Soy Ginger Chicken Marinade:

2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine the marinade ingredients and mix well.
Add the chicken and coat with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Cook the chicken right away, or freeze it in the marinade for an easy future meal.

Cook the Chicken:

Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Bake chicken for 25–30 minutes (or 40–45 minutes if frozen) until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F. Air fry 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium/high. Cook 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

Note: Nutrition is for fresh herb marinade.

To Freeze: Place marinated chicken in a labeled, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking, or cook from frozen in the oven adding about 50% extra cooking time.

Marinating Time: Don’t marinate chicken for longer than 24 hours. The acid in some marinades can start to “cook” the chicken and change the texture, making it a little mushy.

Nutrition

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