Easy Chicken Marinade Recipe

Easy chicken marinade grilled chicken on a platter.

5 from 15 votes

Easy Chicken Marinade Recipe

This easy chicken marinade recipe makes juicy, flavorful chicken with simple pantry ingredients and works perfectly for grilling or easy dinners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 medium lemon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
2-3 pounds fresh chicken breast

Instructions

In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and parsley.
Add the chicken to large zipper bag or storage container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, you could grill the chicken over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook more evenly and stay juicy.
Don't use a metal container to marinate the meat as it will give it a metallic flavor.
Let the chicken marinate at least 3 hours for the best flavor, but overnight gives even better results.

Make a freezer meal. Prepare this recipe according to the instructions, but instead of cooking the meat, freeze it in the marinade for up to 3 months!

To use, place it in the refrigerator to thaw, and it will marinate the chicken simultaneously.

Store cooked chicken. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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