5 4 Published Jul 23, 2024, Updated Aug 22, 2024 This chicken marinade is my secret weapon for transforming ordinary chicken into something truly special. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this is a recipe you want to keep on hand. It’s guaranteed to become your new go-to marinade for juicy, flavorful chicken! I love meal prepping this recipe for the week to serve for dinner with a side of rice and veggies like these sautéed vegetables, roasted asparagus or roasted carrots. It would also be a delicious addition to any salad like this kale crunch salad, arugula salad or easy spinach salad. The options are truly endless!
How to Make Chicken Marinade
What to Serve with Marinated Chicken
Salads: Serve this chicken with a side salad or on top of a salad for added protein. Some great options are this easy kale salad, winter salad or quinoa salad. Grains: Serve it alongside rice, quinoa, farro or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Vegetables: While your chicken is cooking make roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli or roasted cauliflower. In a bowl: Add this marinated chicken to this roasted harvest bowl or mediterranean quinoa bowl. In a wrap: Wrap up slices of this chicken and add it to your favorite tortilla with a sauce and veggies. With pasta: Serve this grilled chicken with your favorite pasta! It would be delicious added to this pasta primavera.
How to Store
In the fridge: Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This makes it easy to add to salads, wraps, or enjoy as a quick protein option for meals. In the freezer: I would only freeze the chicken if you’re starting with raw, not previously frozen chicken. I wouldn’t defrost frozen chicken and then freeze it again. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. To reheat: Reheat chicken in the air fryer or on the stovetop in a skillet for the best results. You can also reheat the chicken in the microwave, but it’ll lose some of its crispness.
Popular Chicken Recipes
Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken Baked Caprese Chicken Grilled Chicken Kabobs Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets One Pan Pesto Chicken Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Be sure to check out all of the chicken recipes on EBF!
Spicy: Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade for extra spice! Orange chicken: Add ginger and swap the balsamic vinegar for rice vinegar, lemon for orange juice and olive oil for sesame oil. Or just make this tasty orange chicken recipe! Maple turmeric chicken: Make my maple turmeric chicken recipe instead. Apple cider chicken: Make this apple cider vinegar chicken with a simple apple cider vinegar marinade. Honey mustard chicken: Try using this tasty honey mustard dressing as a marinade. Or make this honey mustard chicken sheet pan meal.
