4 Ways to Marinate Chicken
Here are 4 Ways to Marinate Chicken that will leave you with tender, juicy chicken packed with flavor! Whether grilling or pan searing, these marinated chicken recipes are the perfect protein addition to pasta salads, smashed potatoes, caprese, cornbread & more.
What to Serve with the Cilantro Lime Marinated Chicken:
- coconut rice & mango salsa
- crispy shoestring french fries
- oven-baked potato wedges
- black beans & rice & plantains
- caesar salads or greek salads
What to Serve with the Balsamic Rosemary Marinated Chicken:
- tomato, mozzarella, & basil caprese salads
- chopped greek salads
- summer pasta salads
- mashed potatoes
- lemon parmesan asparagus
What to Serve with the Apricot & Preserved Lemon Marinated Chicken:
- rice & mango salsa
- coconut rice & black beans
- bruschetta salads
- green beans
- smashed potatoes
What to Serve with the Buttermilk Nashville Hot Marinated Chicken:
- French fries
- BBQ
- coleslaw
- yellow squash casserole
- baked beans
- cornbread
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4 Ways to Marinate Chicken
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
- ¾ cup Yogurt
- Juice of 3 Limes
- 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp. Salt
Apricot & Preserved Lemons Chicken Marinade
- ½ cup Apricot Preserves
- 1-2 Preserved Lemons finely chopped
- 1 ” Fresh Ginger grated or minced
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Turmeric
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- ½ tsp. Salt
Buttermilk Nashville Hot Marinade
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3-4 tbsp. hot sauce
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. salt
Rosemary Balsamic Marinade
- 4 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Rosemary chopped
Instructions
How to Marinate & Grill Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts in a resealable bag with a wooden hammer or meat tenderizer to ¼ – ½” thick prior to marinating.
- Marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Set your Masterbuilt Gravity Series Grill to 400F. Let preheat for 15-20 minutes.
- Grill your chicken directly on the grill racks for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- The chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165F.
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
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can you leave these in the freezer for a period of time? seems like that could be great quick meals for the week!
Yes! You can use freezer safe bags to store them in the freezer up to a month or air seal them to store up to 3 months! I recommend letting them thaw overnight in the fridge (or sometimes plan for a day and half to thaw as chicken can take longer)