Ultimate Chicken Marinade

4.79 from 23 votes

This simple, flavorful chicken marinade guarantees juicy, tender chicken every time. It’s perfect for grilling, baking, or meal prepping.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken marinade, chicken marinade recipe, easy chicken marinade, marinade, perfect chicken marinade

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, add ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
Add the marinade to a gallon-sized bag along with 2 pounds of chicken. Seal the bag and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove the chicken from the marinade to cook then discard the excess marinade.

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Notes

Updated June 5, 2025

Storing Instructions: Store raw marinated chicken in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 6 months; cooked chicken lasts 4–5 days in the fridge or 3–4 months frozen.

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