Chicken Marinade Recipes: 3 Easy Ways

These chicken marinade recipes give you easy options for whatever your family is craving: a bright lemon herb marinade, a sweet and savory honey garlic marinade, and a smoky lime paprika marinade perfect for grilling, baking, or meal prep.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil (`)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika1
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Chicken Marinade #1 ---
2. 2In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.Add chicken and turn to coat.Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.Cook using your preferred method until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Best with: Chicken breasts, chicken tenders, chicken thighs, grilled chicken skewers
3. 3--- Chicken Marinade #2 ---
4. 4Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Add chicken and toss until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Grill, bake, or cook in a skillet until chicken is cooked through. Best with: chicken breast, chicken thigh, chicken tender, chicken drumstick
5. 5--- Chicken Marinade #3 ---
6. 6In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and honey if using.Add chicken and coat evenly.Marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.Cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Best with: chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken for tacos, chicken skewers, sheet pan chicken