Using a chicken marinade is one of the best ways to give your chicken breast recipe some big flavor and maximum juiciness. From a bright Greek lemon marinade, to punchy honey mustard, and everything in between – here’s everything you need to know about making (and using) the best chicken marinades!
While I’m all for dry rubs for a savory top coat, chicken marinades have their own benefits. They’re great for locking in your favorite flavors, tenderizing the meat, and keeping it ultra juicy as it cooks. That’s especially important for when you’re cooking up chicken breasts – because we all know how easily they can dry out.
In addition to chicken breasts, these marinades can be used for chicken thighs (my favorite), or even chicken drumsticks, depending on what type of meal prep you’ve got going for the week. So if you need some fresh dinner ideas (aka chicken recipes for dinner), watch the video and head to the blog post below for more sides and pairing options.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 How much chicken to marinate
00:48 How to make greek lemon chicken marinade
02:22 How to make cilantro lime chicken marinade
03:18 How to make honey mustard chicken marinade
04:15 How to make teriyaki chicken marinade
05:08 How to make fajita chicken marinade
05:51 How to make Italian chicken marinade
06:43 How to label Stasher Bags with markers for meal prep
07:59 How to bake (or grill) chicken after it’s marinated
08:52 Store cooked chicken for easy meal prep
09:12 Taste test
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Hi friends! All of these flavors are amazing…but I can't wait to hear which one is your favorite? Let me know! And PS – yes to more meal prep!! 😉xo – Lisa
Awesome channel!
Very good ,, excellent
Is an amount of very reduced salt!
When it goes to be prepared, certainly requires a bit of additional salt.
I made all versions suggested. All of one are amazing!
My favorite chicken marinade of all time:
-plain barbecue sauce (any brand, must be plain) 1/2 cup
-Italian salad dressing (store bought) 1/2 cup
*If you need more do 1 cup each.
Stir, let sit, cook chicken and enjoy.
Great video, thank you for sharing :)!
Thankyou Lisa. Hello from India. Loved your marinades. I tried italian one. I cut small strips of chicken and marinated it and cooked it in pan and used it as a topping for bruschetta. Whole family absolutely loved it.
Cant wait to try rest of them. 💕
I love the pure ingredients ! So easy to do! Thank you🎉
This is too expensive. Just try marinating it in a mixture of 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 2 green calamondins (Kalamansi in the Philippines), or use lime as a substitute. That is it. Your chicken will taste so good.
how long does it last in the freezer?
I tried the Greek lemon recipe and the fam loved it! Can't wait to try all the other recipes. Thanks for these helpful vids!
thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you for the video!
OMG, I've tried a couple marinades and they're absolutely amazing! The greek one is my new favourite ☺
I freezed another 5 kg of chicken yesterday, such a good way to save your time 👍
i def need those bags
are this good for pork too since im planning to cook this chicken and pork?
First time in my life I cooked with a youtube video… and I didn't notice the switch btw tablespoon and teaspoon….. 😀 soooo… probably it's gonna be sooo salty and overspiced…. 🙁
Any tips for very idiotic beginner mistakes?
What size bags are you using. I want to order these. Thanks for sharing.
great recipes! what size stasher bags are you using?
It would’ve been nice to include the measurements in the description or on the website 😓
She cooks and she’s hot 😍🔥🔥🔥☄️🚒🧯❤️🔥🎇
Should poke holes in the chicken first 🤷🏿♂️
Ok
can I store the meat for days?
I was making th cilantro lime marinade. After I made it, I was watching out cilantro lime chicken recipe and you added honey, but didn't state it in the marinade. Did you forget it?
Thanks 😋
These were great!! Popped 3 bags into my freezer tonight!
Thank you I made the cilantro lime today and it was fabulous!
Looks stunning 🤩 Check out some of my recipes too and let me know what you think 💭
What size are the stasher bags?
Super charge all these marinades with garlic powder. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The Holy Trinity
I've made one of your recipes from another video a few times and now I'm watching this video and you're giving me a lot more ideas thank you. My wife is pleased Will be very happy that I'll be cooking lol
i heard nyquil is great too
I love how you never use single use plastic!!!
Thank you!
your video is amazing!!! it's inspire me!! thnkyou very much!!
so, how long this can stay in the freezer? a month?
hi why is my frozen chicken when out from freezer not liquid like that
Thank you 😊 💓 A clever idea 💡
and simple
How do you wash the bags??
Simple but genius… I’m burnt out on chicken but wow these marinated with different flavors will really make it feel like eating a different meal every day. Saves a lot of time. This is awesome.
** THANK YOU SO MUCH > WILL TRY THEM ALL !!!!!
Hi Lisa!! Can you share the name of the storage bags you used in this video
I love the ‘oh so good!’ 🥰. These are amazing. I’ve made three so far. Thank you !! 🙌🏾
1. Greek Lemon:-
1/4 cup olive oil
3tbsp lemon juice
2 minced cloves
2tsp dried oregano.
1tsp thyme
1tsp dijon mustard
1tsp salt
Half tsp of pepper
2: Cilantro Lime
Quart cup olive oil
Quart cup cilantro leaves
2 limes equals…
3 to 4 tsp of lime zest
4 tbsp of juice of lime
2 minced garlic cloves
1tsp of ground cumin
Half tsp of chilli powder
1 tsp salt
Half tsp salt
3: Honey mustard :-
3 tbsp honey (oil coated spoon)
3 tbsp dijon mustard
2tbsp olive oil
2tsp ACViegar
1 minced garlic
1tsp salt
Half tsp black pepper
4: Teriyaki ish:-
Quart cup tamari soy sauce or Coconut aminos
1tbsp sesame oil
1tbsp rice vinegar
1 green onion thin sliced
2tsp of fresh minced ginger
2 mjnced garlic cloves.
5: Fajita:-
Quart cup olive oil
One lime juice aka 2tbsp
1 mjnced garlic clove
1tsp chilli powder
1tsp ground cumin
Half tsp paprika
1tsp salt
Half tsp black pepper
6: Italian:-
Quart cup olive oil
2tbsp white wine vinegar
2tsp italian seasoning
2 minced garlic cloves
Half tsp chillli flakes
Half tsp salt
"Since I am now out of B-roll footage" is the realest thing I've heard all day.
Thanks for sharing, looks very good.
Every time whyte people mix with Mexican food — why does “fajita” always gotta be the word lol
I ain’t even Mexican lol I’m just as retard3d
I learn to cook from both my parents when I was young and too small to look over the stove. I love to cook TOO MUCH as I love food. I really would not have a favorite as all of them would taste SO GOOD. I told my wife (now ex.LOL) it is my kitchen but I will share it. Most of my cooking is not done by a recipe as I add as I go along. Recipes are just for a general use THEN I KICK IT UP A NOTCH. LOL. Love watching Emeril Lagasse.
Ok but are they healthy though?
Thank you great new ideas for chicken