6 Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes

Name: 6 Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (2 to 3 breasts); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 lemon (juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup cilantro leaves (chopped); 2 limes (zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 garlic clove (minced); ¼ cup tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos); 1 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 green onion (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (about ½-inch piece); 1 lime (zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)); 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Are you ready for the best chicken marinades? They make your weeknight dinner wow-worthy. Bonus - they're great for meal prep as well! Watch the video below to see how I make these chicken marinade recipes in my kitchen!

Updated at: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:25:57 GMT