12 Easy Healthy Chicken Marinade Recipes

12 labeled plastic bags filled with chicken and healthy marinade

5 from 12 votes

12 Easy Healthy Chicken Marinade Recipes

12 Easy Healthy Chicken Marinade Recipes - Simple, flavorful ingredients come together in these healthy chicken marinade recipes. Also perfect for freezing and make ahead meals!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican

Keyword: clean eating recipes, easy chicken marinade, keto, marinated chicken, paleo, whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Nikki

Equipment

Bag Stands

Ingredients

Rosemary Dijon Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt

Fajita Chicken Seasoning

1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons homemade taco fajita seasoning see recipe link below

Sesame Ginger Chicken Marinade

3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Garlic Herb Chicken Marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Blackened Chicken Marinade

1/2 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons Homemade Blackened Seasoning see recipe link below

Mediterranean Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning see recipe link below

Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons lime zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Curry Yogurt Chicken Marinade

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Balsamic Herb Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Sweet & Smoky Chicken Marinade

1/4 cup avocado oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Homemade Smoky Dry Rub Seasoning see recipe link below

Instructions

For each marinade recipe, combine all ingredients together in a bowl or glass measuring cup. Whisk well. Pour marinade over 1-1/5 lbs chicken breast.
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
If using immediately, discard marinade and cook chicken until done (internal temp reaches 165 degrees.)
For freezing, add chicken and marinade to a freezer safe bag. Squeeze all air out of the bag. Label and lay flat in freezer. Remove and thaw when ready to use.

Notes

Note: nutrition facts listed are for 1 recipe of Rosemary Dijon Marinade only (without chicken)

Click here for Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning)

Click here for Fajita Seasoning

Click here for Blackened Seasoning Mix

Click here for Smoky Dry Rub

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