The Best Chicken Marinade (Honey, Lime, and Soy)
My chicken marinade is truly the best! All you need is a few simple ingredients to make the most flavorful and tender chicken. Throw the marinated chicken on the grill or a pan and in less than 30 minutes you will have a flavorful dinner or meal prep. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, or mild, this recipe is all about ease.
Pantry Ingredients For Easy Chicken Marinade
You likely already have most of the ingredients on hand for this simple yet flavorful chicken dish. Just whisk together your marinade, and let the flavors soak into the chicken. My marinade recipe is incredibly easy to make, nearly impossible to mess up, and fully customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients Needed To Make The Best Chicken Marinade~
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Honey
- Lime Juice
- Minced Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried Oregano
How To Make The Best Chicken Marinade Step By Step~
STEP 1: Mix Olive Oil, Soy Sauce, Honey, Lime Juice, Minced Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and Dried Oregano in a medium-sized bowl or plastic zip-lock bag.
STEP 2: Add the chicken to the marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
STEP 3: Heat a BBQ grill or pan to medium heat. Cook the chicken on a grill, grill pan, or pan for about 7-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
STEP 4: Once cooked remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
Notes For Success
This recipe works great with chicken thighs or chicken breasts, whatever you prefer. The measurements for the marinade do not need to be exact; the recipe is very forgiving. I would not recommend letting the chicken marinate for more than 24 hours because the lime juice will start to break down the chicken. The chicken can be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or a pan on the stove; it will turn out amazing no matter what method you use.
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The Best Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- Juice from 1 Lime
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced or Grated
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Mix 1/4 cup Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Honey, Lime Juice, 2 Cloves of Minced or Grated Garlic, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper, and 1 tsp Dried Oregano in a medium-sized bowl or plastic zip-lock bag.
- Add the 1 Pound of Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts to the marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a bbq grill to 375 degrees or pan to medium heat. Cook the chicken on a grill, grill pan, or pan for about 7-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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