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This delicious and easy chicken marinade is a simple, flavor‑packed staple for busy families. It is my secret weapon for a yummy and quick dinner. This no-fuss recipe turns plain chicken into something to look forward to. Chicken is something we make at least once a week. There are endless ways to dress it up, but a good marinade is one of the easiest. This recipe can be used for a weeknight dinner, a meal-prep day, or a last minute “what’s for dinner” scramble.

This marinade hits all the right notes: acidic, sweet, savory, and smooth. It has just enough seasoning to make it feel special with minimal effort. It is gluten free and pantry friendly. This is a recipe you can reach for whether you have 30 minutes or all day to get a meal on the table. It creates caramelized edges, juicy centers, and a glossy finish that makes the chicken look as good as it tastes.

Serve this chicken with roasted vegetables, rice, mashed potatoes, a simple salad, pasta salad, or potato salad. It also tastes great diced up on top of salads or in wraps.

This marinade can be used for an easy meal prep dinner. Simply mix together the marinade in a freezer bag and add your chicken right in. Throw it in the freezer and it can be thawed at a later date for an easy, zero effort dinner.

Why you will love this easy chicken marinade recipe

• Boosts flavor fast – This recipe can elevate your dinner even with a short 30 minute marinade.
• Multiple cooking methods – This marinade works whether you are grilling, baking, or pan frying your chicken.
• Perfect for meal prep – You can freeze the chicken marinade to use for an easy, zero effort dinner at a later date!

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt

How to make this easy chicken marinade recipe

Add all of the ingredients to a container and mix.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate for up to 12 hours before pan frying, baking, or grilling to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

How to store chicken marinade

• This marinade can be mixed in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days before using.

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Delicious and Easy Chicken Marinade

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Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon mustard

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Add all of the ingredients to a container and mix.
• Pour over your chicken and marinate for up to 12 hours before pan frying, baking, or grilling to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.