Tasty Chicken Marinades?

chelseavice565
chelseavice565 Posts: 11
edited November 13 in Recipes
I cook with chicken often, but I've never been able to find a marinade that I really like. I'd love to get some of your ideas for low calorie marinades, sauces, and seasoning combinations. Bottled marinades that have worked wonderfully for anyone in the past are more than welcome. Thanks!
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  • Annie81503
    Annie81503 Posts: 43 Member
    I like to use Newman's Own light lime vinaigrette
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    :) Thanks for the suggestion. It sounds like it would be really good with Mexican flavors.
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
    I made one the other day that was amazing I put on some skinless chicken breasts and smoked over mesquite. (let it marinade at least 20 min, but better if you make in advance and just throw it back in the fridge overnight)

    1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro (leaves & tender stems)
    3/4 cup canned coconut milk (found in Asian aisle of grocery store)
    12 fresh basil leaves
    1 large or 2 small jalapenos, stem, seeds, & membrane removed
    3 garlic cloves
    2 slices fresh ginger (approx. 1/8" thick)
    1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt*
    1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
    3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
    2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

    top it off with some fresh squeezed lime after cooked
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    That does sound amazing! And thank you for the detail! I think I may try that tomorrow.
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
    I forgot to mention that you should throw all of those into a blender or processor and puree it prior to using it to marinade the chicken or whatever meat you wish to use it on.
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    Noted. Thanks again!
  • iamaprincessx
    iamaprincessx Posts: 78 Member
    My favourite I make at the moment is fresh lemon and thyme, i soak chicken breasts in the juice of 2 lemons and a big bunch of thyme in the morning before I leave home and then they are ready to be roasted when I get home in the evening. Its a nice fresh taste xxx
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    My go to is 1 tsp each of rosemary, paprika, onion powder and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. I usually double the recipe and add red potatoes to the chicken breast in a baking dish and bake at 375 for about 40 minutes.

    I also like to throw together some pineapple juice with teriyaki sauce and put the chicken on skewers with bell peppers, onions and pineapple chunks.

    Another favorite is honey mustard chicken - 1 cup of plain bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbsp of honey. I coat it with the mustard/worc/honey, then dip in breadcrumbs and bake. It would be good without the bread crumbs too, probably.
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    iamaprincessx- That sounds perfect for the weeks when I'm really on the go. :smiley:
    TheVirgoddess- So many options! The honey mustard recipe is definitely on my list for this week.

    Thank you both!
  • douthenico
    douthenico Posts: 13 Member
    I have a few I like:

    Balsamic vinegar (2tbsp), brown sugar (2 tsp) and crushed garlic (1tsp/1clove). Pan fry until it caramelises after marinating

    Soy sauce (2tbsp), runny honey (2 tsp) and crushed garlic (1tsp/1 clove) . Works well pan fried, grilled or oven baked. Also great for kebabs on the bbq.

    Dijon mustard (2tbsp), soy sauce (2tsp), garlic crushed (1tsb/1 clove) oven bake after marinated
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    I love the simplicity of some of these recipes! I expected to have to do tons of work. Thank you!
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    I cheat and use the Kraft Anything Dressings. Before work, I'll throw the chicken in a ziploc bag with a couple tablespoons of dressing and salt and pepper and they're good to go when I get home. The different flavors help break up the monotony of eating chicken frequently.
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    Yogurt with lots of garlic
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    I usually use bottled marinades, but I've tried quite a few, and the only one I liked was Stubb's. I'm really hoping to find a good Asian marinade that I can also use as a sauce for stir fry
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    . I'd like to have quite a few that are Asian inspired, as well as a really good recipe for fajitas.
  • SkinnyDevi
    SkinnyDevi Posts: 92 Member
    Lots of great ideas...Bump for later.
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    I just cooked my chicken with the recipe that Wildtxn posted, and let me just say that it was DELICIOUS. I've never tasted chicken that was so flavorful. I will definitely use it again.
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
    Glad you liked it
  • chelseavice565
    chelseavice565 Posts: 11
    Yeah, it was great. Whenever you're feeling creative again, make sure to post! :D
  • cosmogirl530
    cosmogirl530 Posts: 2
    wildtxn wrote: »
    I made one the other day that was amazing I put on some skinless chicken breasts and smoked over mesquite. (let it marinade at least 20 min, but better if you make in advance and just throw it back in the fridge overnight)

    1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro (leaves & tender stems)
    3/4 cup canned coconut milk (found in Asian aisle of grocery store)
    12 fresh basil leaves
    1 large or 2 small jalapenos, stem, seeds, & membrane removed
    3 garlic cloves
    2 slices fresh ginger (approx. 1/8" thick)
    1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt*
    1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
    3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
    2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

    top it off with some fresh squeezed lime after cooked

  • cosmogirl530
    cosmogirl530 Posts: 2
    That sounds amazing. Ty. ☺
  • tjhightower11
    tjhightower11 Posts: 1 Member
    I use mustard marinate the chicken the baked it
    chelseavice565 wrote: »
    I cook with chicken often, but I've never been able to find a marinade that I really like. I'd love to get some of your ideas for low calorie marinades, sauces, and seasoning combinations. Bottled marinades that have worked wonderfully for anyone in the past are more than welcome. Thanks!

  • caseythomas1815
    caseythomas1815 Posts: 1
    Try a cup of balsamic vinegar and 3 table spoons of brown sugar. Mix together in a small pot, bring to a boil then lower to low setting to simmer for 35 minutes stirring occasionally. Drizzle balsamic glaze over roasted chicken breast, or boneless, skinless thighs. Ciao.
  • kramrn77
    kramrn77 Posts: 375 Member
    I love the just bento balsamic chicken
    1tbs balsamic vinegar
    1tbs soy sauce (I use tamari)
    (If I am making a bigger batch I adjust upwards)
    3-4 tbs sesame seeds (I mix black and white sesame seeds because I think it's pretty)
    Marinate chicken in the soy and vinegar. Then coat chicken lightly in sesame seeds and cook in hot pan with a small amount of oil or a cooking spray.
    Also works great on thinly sliced pork chops.
    Serve with rice and what ever salad or veggies you have.
  • AmyJ1211
    AmyJ1211 Posts: 7 Member
    wildtxn wrote: »
    I made one the other day that was amazing I put on some skinless chicken breasts and smoked over mesquite. (let it marinade at least 20 min, but better if you make in advance and just throw it back in the fridge overnight)

    1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro (leaves & tender stems)
    3/4 cup canned coconut milk (found in Asian aisle of grocery store)
    12 fresh basil leaves
    1 large or 2 small jalapenos, stem, seeds, & membrane removed
    3 garlic cloves
    2 slices fresh ginger (approx. 1/8" thick)
    1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt*
    1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
    3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
    2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

    top it off with some fresh squeezed lime after cooked


    I was thinking of using bone-in chicken breasts and "baking" them in the crockpot.

    How much chicken is this for? A couple of pounds?
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    kens Italian dress + sweet baby rays barbeque sauce..

    marinate in Italian dressing
    and then apply bbq sauce prior to grilling.

  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    edited February 2015
    From this recipe: realfoodbydad.com/tequila-chicken-quesadillas/
    1/4 cup tequila
    1/4 cup lime juice (about to 2 limes)
    3 tablespoons orange juice
    3 tablespoons canola oil
    1/4 cup cilantro
    3 tablespoons sugar
    1 jalapeno
    1 garlic clove
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

    Blend it well in food processor or blender.
  • kaylacarol1989
    kaylacarol1989 Posts: 76 Member
    edited February 2015
    fresh ginger, garlic, toasted sesame oil, fresh squeezed orange, orange zest, honey, parseley, (salt n pepper to taste or chilli flakes)


    Sorry i very seldomly use measurments unless i'm baking, I eye ball everything, my mothers a professional cook, so i've learned how to use judgment over measurments!
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
    I was thinking of using bone-in chicken breasts and "baking" them in the crockpot.

    How much chicken is this for? A couple of pounds?
    I used this for about 6 large chicken breast and i'm sure I would have had room to do more but it's not terribly hard to make. I tend to do most of my chicken in a smoker so I will do larger quantities and then vacuum pack and freeze a majority of it for later use. I'm sure you could make it and refrigerate a portion of the marinade for later. I'm honestly not sure how well it would freeze, never tried.
  • AmyJ1211
    AmyJ1211 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks, wildtxn! That gives me a starting point.
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