We always have chicken in our fridge because it is one of the cheapest and most versatile meats to serve. Not to mention super healthy! However, my family seems to get stuck in a chicken rut and we easily get burnt out on our favorite chicken recipes. If you are stuck in a rut and not sure what to make for dinner then check out these 4 Quick and Simple Chicken Marinade Recipes!

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Chicken is cheap!

Serve with your favorite veggies! Make extra so the next day you can add the chicken to a salad, a wrap, or pasta. 

Okay, let’s look at the following four different chicken marinade recipes that will turn a boring meal into something extra special! 

Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade

My family loves Honey Mustard Chicken. This marinade will definitely give you some moist chicken that is perfect for eating plain, in a wrap, or on top of a salad. Make some extra marinade and set it aside for dipping.

We love cooking this on a grill or pan-frying in a skillet with a little bit of butter.

Naturally gluten-free!

Ingredients:

• Honey
• Mustard (optional: use dijon for a more spicy recipe)
• Mayonnaise
• Chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Use equal amounts of honey, mustard, and mayonnaise depending on the amount of chicken you are cooking.
2. Mix marinade together in a zip-lock back. Add chicken and mix to coat well. Let set in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
3. Cook chicken according to your preference: grill, skillet, or oven until chicken is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F.

Easy Italian Chicken Marinade

Another great and easy chicken marinade that is perfect for salads, wraps, or just a side of veggies! Try this recipe for making shishkabobs!

If you want this to be gluten-free be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Mix marinade ingredients together in a zip-lock bag.
2. Add chicken to the bag and coat well.
3. Let set in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
4. Cook chicken according to your preference: grill, skillet, or oven until chicken is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade

Lemon plus garlic plus chicken is a perfect combination!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Mix marinade ingredients together in a zip-lock bag.
2. Add chicken to the bag and coat well.
3. Let set in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
4. Cook chicken according to your preference: grill, skillet, or oven until chicken is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F.

Easy Taco Chicken Marinade

Everyone loves taco night! Serve in tacos, burritos, fajitas, or with a side of rice.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (find a gluten-free homemade recipe here!)
• 2-3 chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Mix marinade ingredients together in a zip-lock bag.
2. Add chicken to the bag and coat well.
3. Let set in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
4. Cook chicken according to your preference: grill, skillet, or oven until chicken is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F.

Which chicken marinade is your favorite?
Anna

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