Juicy Chicken Marinade Recipe with 5-Star Flavor Every Time
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
A simple and flavorful chicken marinade recipe that ensures juicy and tender chicken every time.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Cook the chicken as desired—grill, bake, or pan-fry until fully cooked.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 2 hours for better flavor.
- Discard used marinade to avoid contamination.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg