So I had to ask her what was in this amazing chicken marinade recipe. It is beyond simple! I decided to tweak it and add a few more flavors to make it extra tangy and zesty.
The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe makes chicken extra juicy and flavorful. This savory marinade makes grilled chicken mouthwatering!
The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 Mins
- Cook Time: 20 Mins
- Total Time: 30 Mins
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, or other cuts
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
Instructions
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Prep Chicken: If moist, pat chicken dry with paper towels to avoid diluting marinade. Optionally, use fork to pierce chicken all over to increase marinade coverage. Place chicken in resealable bag or shallow dish.
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Prep Marinade: Stir all marinade ingredients in bowl until well-mixed. Pour marinade over chicken in resealable bag or shallow dish, arranging chicken so it’s coated with marinade on all sides.
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Marinate & Cook: Seal bag (squeezing out air) or cover dish, and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Cook marinated chicken with preferred method, like baking or grilling