Chicken is a mealtime staple and takes on different flavours so well, but it can be easy to fall into a chicken rut, going back to the same tried and true recipes. Mix up your dinner or meal prepping with these 5 chicken marinades!
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They’re easy to whip up and marinating your meat before cooking allows for the flavour to soak through instead of just at the surface. A good marinade can make the difference between āmehā and āare there enough for seconds?ā
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These marinades are made for approximately 4 breasts or 6-8 thighs or drumsticks. For each recipe, mix the ingredients together and place your meat and marinade together in a covered dish in the fridge for 2-24hrs. Ā
5 Chicken Marinade Recipes
1. Spicy Sesame Ginger
With a balance of sweet, savoury, nutty, and spicy – use this marinade for your next stir-fry!
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 3 tbsp unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or more, if you like it spicy!)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2. Balsamic
Pro tip: balsamic marinated chicken makes a delicious addition to a greek salad wrap.
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
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3. Tropical Chicken Marinade
A go-to for the summer, this flavourful summer marinade is perfect for an early dinner on the weekend. Sit out on your patio with a refreshing, fruity drink and enjoy each bite thatās packed with a playful melody of sweet, spicy, and tart.
4. Honey Mustard
Honey mustard isnāt just for dipping nuggets in, it makes a tasty marinade for baked or grilled chicken. Ā
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
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5. Rosemary Lemon Garlic
Refreshingly delicious, this chicken marinade is the perfect companion to a fresh salad and some roasted new potatoes. Pop your potatoes into the same pan and roast them to golden perfection with your chicken for an easy dinner.
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Want more recipes to mix up your dinner routine? Check out these 5 super easy chicken dinner recipes!