Ultimate Chicken Marinade
This simple, flavorful chicken marinade guarantees juicy, tender chicken every time. It’s perfect for grilling, baking, or meal prepping.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
- Add the marinade to a gallon-sized bag along with 2 pounds of chicken. Seal the bag and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove the chicken from the marinade to cook then discard the excess marinade.
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Notes
Updated June 5, 2025
Storing Instructions: Store raw marinated chicken in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 6 months; cooked chicken lasts 4–5 days in the fridge or 3–4 months frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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