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The Best All-Purpose Chicken Marinade for Juicy, Flavorful Chicken

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This recipe delivers the most tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken every time. It uses simple pantry staples and takes only five minutes to prepare. Use this versatile marinade for grilling, baking, or air frying chicken breasts, thighs, or wings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients for the marinade.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until combined.
  3. Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
  4. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until all the spices are evenly distributed and the marinade is uniform.
  5. Place your chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, or wings) into a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish.
  6. Pour the entire marinade mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated well.
  7. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results. For maximum flavor, marinate overnight.
  8. Remove the chicken from the marinade before cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.
  9. Cook the chicken using your preferred method: grill over medium heat, bake at 400°F (200°C), or air fry until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • This marinade works well for meal prep; you can marinate chicken and freeze it for up to three months.
  • For a Mexican Chicken Marinade flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
  • If you are cooking chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness before marinating to promote even cooking.

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