The Ultimate All-Purpose Juicy Chicken Marinade
A simple, versatile marinade recipe designed to keep your chicken tender and flavorful, perfect for grilling, baking, or air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until they are fully mixed.
- Place 1.5 to 2 pounds of chicken (breasts or thighs) into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, for best results.
- Remove chicken from the marinade before cooking; discard the remaining liquid.
Notes
- For maximum tenderness, marinate chicken thighs for 4 to 8 hours.
- You can freeze marinated chicken for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
- This marinade works well for chicken pieces intended for grilling, baking, or air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup marinade
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0