13 Marinated Chicken Recipes That Will Make You the Dinner Star

Marinated chicken recipes bring bold flavors and tenderness to your meals with minimal effort. By soaking the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and sauces, the meat becomes infused with delicious taste while remaining juicy and tender. Whether grilled, baked, or sautéed, marinated chicken offers endless versatility, making it a perfect option for salads, sandwiches, or main courses. The marinade can be customized to suit any cuisine, from zesty citrus blends to rich, savory marinades. These recipes elevate chicken dishes by adding depth and complexity, making each bite more flavorful and satisfying.

Keto Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is always a favorite grilled chicken at my house. The Greek marinade makes the most tender, moist and flavorful chicken.
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Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

Grilling season is upon us and this Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken is all you need to host a successful cookout. Marinating the chicken breast overnight in a lemon, olive oil, and thyme marinade makes them tender and flavorful. {gluten free, whole30, paleo, keto}
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Spicy Korean Chicken Bulgogi

Spicy Korean Chicken Bulgogi is so easy to prepare! Chicken thighs are marinated in a tasty sauce, broiled, then served over white rice.
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Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

Cook marinated chicken drumsticks in your air fryer using my easy chicken drumstick marinade with this simple air fryer chicken drumsticks recipe.
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Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken (Cilantro-Lime Marinade)

Cilantro Lime Chicken is a chicken breast recipe that gets marinated in olive oil, fresh lime juice & zest, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings.
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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

These Tandoori Chicken Kebabs are super easy to make on the grill, tender and packed full of flavour. Perfect for both a weeknight BBQ or for entertaining.
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Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

This Lime Cilantro Marinade Chicken is the solution for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly dinner that your family will love!
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Pollo Asado

This homemade pollo asado recipe is hearty, savory, and incredibly flavorful. This one pan meal takes only 20 minutes!
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Brazillian Chicken (Tempero Baiano)

Brazilian Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner for the whole family. Make it in the air fryer or in the oven; use any chicken pieces.
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Authentic Thai Chicken Satay Recipe

This authentic Thai chicken satay recipe uses fragrant spices and coconut milk to marinate the meat making this recipe extra delicious! It’s a great summer appetizer!
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Miso Grilled Chicken

This DELICIOUS and easy miso grilled chicken recipe will be your new weeknight go-to. Juicy chicken thighs are tossed in a punchy, sweet and salty marinade then grilled to perfection. Serve over rice, with a crunchy salad, in a wrap or just by itself. It’s that good!
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs Recipe

Juicy and tangy grilled lemongrass chicken made simple! This crazy simple marinade packs on so much flavor and made with minimal effort.
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Best Chicken Marinades

These recipes for the Best Chicken Marinades come in 10 flavors and are perfect for oven baking and for grilling, plus there’s dinner ideas!
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