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chicken marinade

Chicken Marinade: 5 Simple Steps to Flavorful Perfection

A simple and flavorful chicken marinade for grilling or baking.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, honey, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade.
  6. Grill or bake chicken as desired.

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate overnight.
  • Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.
  • This marinade works well with vegetables too.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken marinade, grilling, baking, marinade recipe