Best Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs marinades you might want to try.
- Chipotle Chicken Marinade:
- 1-1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Honey Mustard Marinade:
- 1-1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and pepper
- Greek Chicken Marinade
- 1-1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fajita Chicken Marinade:
- 1-1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of one lime
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
- Teriyaki Chicken Marinade:
- 1–1.5 lbs. boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Directions
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a ziplock bag, large bowl or container. In a small bowl or jar, mix together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the chicken and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, or package in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for later use.
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