4 Chicken Marinades That Never Fail
My family used to think I had some secret cooking talent… turns out it was just these 4 marinades I kept rotating every week. 😄 Each one works perfectly for 500g of chicken breast or thighs.
1. Honey Garlic (sweet + bold 🤤)
Ingredients:
- 40g honey
- 40ml soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves (9g), minced
- 10ml oil
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Add your chicken and coat it well on all sides.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Lemon Herb (fresh + juicy)
Ingredients:
- 40ml lemon juice
- 30ml olive oil
- 10g dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves (6g), minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour over chicken and toss to fully coat.
- Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
3. Spicy BBQ (bold + smoky 🔥)
Ingredients:
- 60g BBQ sauce
- 10g honey
- 5g paprika
- 2 garlic cloves (6g), minced
- 10ml oil
Instructions:
- Stir everything together until thick and smooth.
- Coat the chicken generously with the marinade.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling or baking.
4. Creamy Mustard (tangy + rich)
Ingredients:
- 40g mustard
- 50ml heavy cream
- 10g honey
- 1 garlic clove (3g), minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients together until creamy.
- Coat the chicken evenly and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook as usual and enjoy the delectable creamy crust it forms!
Save this post so you always have a go-to marinade ready. My personal favorite is the Honey Garlic, but honestly… my kids vote Spicy BBQ every single time. 😄
⚠️ Which one are you trying first?
