Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade Recipe

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Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 22, 2024

This quick chicken marinade is perfect for adding delicious flavor to your chicken while keeping it juicy and tender. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this marinade in no time and have a tasty meal ready to go in no time.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your flavorful and juicy chicken!

Interesting Facts

  • Marinating chicken helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • You can customize this marinade by adding different herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
  • This marinade works well with other proteins like pork or tofu as well.