Finding new ways to keep dinner interesting can be a challenge, especially when chicken is a weekly staple. Whether you are using breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, a good marinade is the simplest way to add flavor to your dinner. With grilling season just around the corner, this list of 10 Easy Chicken Marinade Recipes is perfect for taking the guesswork out of dinner and bringing flavor to your table.
These marinade recipes for chicken are perfect for busy weeknights because they rely on simple ingredients and minimal prep. Most of these options are freezer friendly, meaning you can prep your chicken ahead of time and have a homemade meal ready to thaw and cook for a quick juicy grilled chicken dinner.
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In this roundup, I've gathered some of my own family favorites from Simply Scratch Made along with a few must-try recipes from fellow bloggers. From zesty Mediterranean flavors to smoky Mexican-inspired blends, these are the best ways to ensure your chicken stays tender and flavorful every single time.
10 Easy Chicken Marinade Recipes
A bright and zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade recipe with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Perfect for grilling season, freezer prep, and easy weeknight dinners!
This Greek Chicken Marinade is a bright, herb-filled recipe perfect for summer grilling.
This Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade is my go-to recipe for the summer! It's quick to put together and perfect for prepping ahead or tossing together last minute. It really doesn't get much easier than whisking up a few pantry staples, pouring it over chicken, and letting the fridge (or freezer) do the hard work.
What to Serve with Marinated Chicken
Once you've picked your favorite marinade recipes for chicken, you need the perfect sides to round out your meal! To keep things easy, I like to pair these with sides that can be prepped while the chicken is marinating or hitting the grill.
- For Mexican or Cilantro Lime Chicken: My Spanish Rice or Corn and Avocado Salad are great pairings.
- For Greek, Italian, or Pesto Chicken: Try a crisp Homemade Caesar Salad, Parmesan and Garlic Roasted Potatoes or my Lemon Garlic Asparagus.
- For Easy Chicken Drumsticks or Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade: Pair with a Homemade Potato Salad or Spicy Coleslaw.
👉 Sky's Tips
- Don't over marinate: While you want the flavor to soak in, avoid leaving chicken in highly acidic marinades (like those with lots of lemon juice or vinegar) for more than 24 hours, as the texture will change.
- Freezer Prep: To save yourself time later, place your raw chicken and marinade in a freezer-safe bag, squeeze the air out and freeze. The chicken will marinate as it thaws in the fridge the day you are ready to cook!
- Rest your chicken: Just like my Oven Baked Pork Chops, let your chicken rest for about 5 minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute so every bite is tender.
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of chicken marinade recipes!
-Sky🩷
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