Flavorful Chicken Marinade
A tenderizing marinade that transforms chicken breasts into a juicy and flavorful dish, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating and Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, oregano, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.
- Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible to maximize flavor absorption.
- Gently shake the bag to ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
- Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes, or up to 480 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Once marinated, take the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
- Grill or bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Notes
For best results, consider marinating overnight. This recipe is also versatile enough for pork or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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