Easy and delicious chicken marinades

You can marinate the chicken breasts in a large bowl or large sealable bag. If you choose to use a bowl, just make sure it’s big enough so that the chicken breasts are fully covered by the marinade.

BBQ Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Mix all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Coconut Curry Marinade

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 2 tbsp curry powder

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.

Chimichurri Marinade

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Miso Ginger Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup white miso paste

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp honey

Mix all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Tamarind Chilli Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup tamarind paste

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp chili paste

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.

Mediterranean Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Mustard Herb Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Smoky Paprika Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup water

Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate chicken for 1-4 hours for a traditional, sweet-savory glaze.

Freezing chicken in a marinade

Freezing chicken in a marinade is a great meal prep hack. As the chicken thaws, it absorbs so much flavour. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw completely before cooking.