There are many options for marinating chicken, and the choice depends on personal preference. Here are some popular chicken marinades:
- Greek Lemon Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano.
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and honey.
- Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, and garlic.
- Teriyaki Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Balsamic Grilled Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and honey.
- Soy Sauce and Honey Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and thyme.
- Balsamic Chicken Marinade: This marinade includes balsamic vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
When marinating chicken, its important to ensure that the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. The ideal marinating time is 5 to 6 hours, but even 15 minutes makes a difference. Here are the general steps for marinating chicken:
- Choose a marinade flavor and place all ingredients (minus the chicken) into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts into a glass container or sealable bag.
- Pour the marinade on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
- Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
Its also important to note that acidic marinades, like vinegar and citrus marinades, tenderize quicker than creamy mayo or buttermilk-based marinades.
