Chicken Marinades

Vinegar is a great tenderizer for meats when used as a marinade. A good quality balsamic vinegar should have a slightly sweet taste to it so keep that in mind when...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

This simple beer marinade loads up chicken pieces with flavor and keeps them ultra-juicy on the grill. Soy sauce helps add a savory touch while fresh aromatics and herbs keep...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This zesty fajita marinade has flavors from all over the map including soy sauce, Italian dressing, and honey that add loads of flavor to the chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The best marinades are ones you hardly have to think about. Bottled Italian dressing with herbs and spices thrown in is ready in an instant making marinated chicken a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Beer and barbecue just go together, whether the beer's in your hand or in your chicken marinade.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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If you don't marinate your chicken, your life is about to change. Citrus juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire combine to bring an end to bland chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection in this Asian inspired recipe. The soy sauce based marinade flavors the meat perfectly. Serve it will steamed vegetables or...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Fresh citrus juice combined with garlic, cumin, and hot sauce yields a chicken marinade that will add tons of flavor to your meal.


Time:   1-2 hours

You already know that a Greek marinade will be full of lemon and oregano. Try using the marinated chicken or lamb for kebabs or gyros topped with yogurt sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Combining fresh parsley, tangy lemon juice, and savory chicken broth, this marinade injects a burst of citrusy, herby flavors into your dishes. Ideal for chicken or other...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Even a few hours in this basil infused, white wine-lemon marinade will transform a bland bird into a tremendously flavorful one.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Why settle for bland when you can have this rosemary-thyme marinade? It's the secret weapon in your kitchen arsenal for when 'tasty' just isn't enough.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If your chicken could talk, it would beg for this hoisin chicken marinade. Featuring hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of oyster sauce, it's the ultimate way to level up your...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Say goodbye to boring chicken with this delightful Hawaiian marinade that has just the right balance of zing and zest. If your grill could talk, it would...


Time:   over 5 hours

Achieve next-level chicken with this brandied marinade; the rich mix of ingredients like brandy, soy sauce, and white wine will have everyone wanting seconds.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with poultry seasoning, onion, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, lemon pepper, pepper blend, paprika, garlic powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, dry red wine, olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, kosher salt, honey


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with paprika, ground oregano, black pepper, white pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic powder, Italian-blend seasoning, salt, vinegar, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black peppercorns, kosher salt, chicken breast halves, brewed tea, grated nutmeg, garlic, juniper berries


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sweet paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with marjoram, dried tarragon, dried thyme, dried basil, red chili peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice


Time:   over 5 hours