Chicken Marinades

These have been a few of our favorite chicken marinades lately:

Huli Huli Chicken Marinade

(Source: Food and Wine)

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

2 pounds chicken

Stir together pineapple juice, stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic in a medium bowl. Reserve 1 cup marinade for basting and drizzling. Place chicken in a large zip-lock plastic freezer bag; add remaining marinade. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to overnight. 

We either grill the chicken or roast it on a rack in the oven. 

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

(Source: ModernHoney.com)

2 pounds chicken thighs

1/3 cup - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil depending on preference

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. 

Piece chicken with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken. 

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or 4-5 hours. (I usually marinate it overnight). Grill when ready to eat. 

Chicken Marinade

(Source: Spend with Pennies)

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon brown sugar

4 boneless chicken breasts

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl or a freezer bag. Add chicken and marinate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. Grill, bake or broil as desired. 

Chicken Marinade

(Source: Dinner at the Zoo)

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Place all ingredients in a large bowl or resealable gallon sized bag. If using a bowl, whisk to combine the ingredients. If using a bag, seal the bag and shake to combine the ingredients. Add 2 - 3 pounds of chicken, then marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours. Proceed with cooking method of your choice.