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The Best Chicken Marinade

The Best Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade for tender and juicy grilled chicken.

Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Marinade, Easy Marinade Recipe, Grilling Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 8 hours
Servings 6
Author Sweeter With Sugar

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken breasts

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1-2 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add marinade ingredients to a large ZipLoc bag. Mix.

  2. Add chicken breasts to the ZipLoc bag and seal the bag. Rotate bag to coat chicken.

  3. Refrigerate for at least eight hours.

  4. Grill until cooked through-165° internal temperature and no longer pink. Do not over cook. Enjoy!