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Best Chicken Marinade

Let's face it, even the most perfectly cooked chicken can sometimes fall flat without a little something extra to elevate its flavor. Enter the best chicken marinade – a simple yet powerful tool that can transform ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, a good marinade is your secret weapon for infusing chicken with incredible flavor and ensuring juicy, tender results every time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Marinade
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Pound of Chicken
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup 60ml olive oil
  • 1/4 cup 60ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
  • 2 tablespoons 30ml soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon 15ml honey
  • 1 teaspoon 2g dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon 3g garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1g black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients: In a small bowl or resealable bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Marinate chicken: Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  • Discard marinade: Discard the marinade before cooking. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken as desired.
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