From Chicken Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage
Chicken Marinades
Published
These marinades will take your chicken from boring to bold and flavorful!
1. Sweet Jalapeño Cilantro Marinade
Bright, zesty, and just the right amount of heat — this one pops with flavor!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup (120g) non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1/3 cup (10g) fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar-free maple syrup
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt & pepper to taste
2. Spicy Maple Dijon Marinade
That sweet heat + mustard tang combo? Unreal.
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup (60g) Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne
• Salt & pepper to taste
3. Lemon Garlic Herb Yogurt Marinade
Creamy, zesty, herby — light but packed with flavor!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
🚨 These marinades make enough for 1.5 lbs (24 oz) of chicken! Let the chicken soak for at least 2–4 hours (or overnight) for maximum flavor!