BEST Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade
Most definitely the Best Quick and Easy Chicken Marinade ever! Great for any kind of chicken, and made from just a few pantry staples! A little tart, a little sweet, a little savory, and of course a lot amazing!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , or chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar , or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning , or Herbs de Provence
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Stir together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
- Combine chicken and marinade in a large resealable bag, press out excess air and seal the bag (alternately you can combine chicken and marinade in a bowl and cover tightly). Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake chicken at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear OR grilled over medium heat 6-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. *Pro Tip: Allow to cool for five minutes before cutting into the chicken so the juices don't drain and dry the chicken out.
Notes
Flavor tip: add 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder to give this marinade a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 343 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 37 g, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 109 mg, Sodium: 824 mg, Potassium: 676 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 55 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 17 mg, Iron: 1 mg