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Just a great Chicken MarinadeNagi

This easy and flavorful chicken marinade requires just a few pantry ingredients and delivers maximum juicy goodness in every bite—perfect for grilling or skillet cooking!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for preparing marinade

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 700 g Chicken breast, tenderloins or thigh
  • 2 tbsp Honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or any oil you like
  • 5 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano or any minced herbs
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper ground
  • Parsley finely chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine honey (or brown sugar), olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, oregano, and black pepper.
  • Mix the marinade well until evenly blended.
  • Place the chicken in a ziplock bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and coat thoroughly.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard any remaining liquid.
  • Cook chicken over medium-high heat in a grill or skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice, garnish with parsley and lemon, and serve hot.

Notes

Marinate for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Serve alongside rice, salad, or vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers store well and are great for meal prep!