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A close up on a piece of chicken, showing the juicy meat.

Chicken Marinade (for Grilling, Baking, or Air Frying)

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This easy chicken marinade recipe is the best way to get flavorful chicken every single time! Works for ANY cooking method or cut.
Course Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 127
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning*
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl or zip-top freezer bag.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Add 1-2 pounds of chicken (or meat of your choice**), and massage the marinade into the meat.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours. Keep refrigerated for any marinating sessions that exceed 90 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the leftover marinade, and preheat your preferred cooking method (oven, grill, air fryer, etc.)
  • Cook chicken as desired.***

Notes

*Old bay substitute: If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning on hand, you can make homemade Old Bay seasoning, or you could use a combination of the key ingredients, including: crushed bay leaves, celery seed, paprika, ground dry mustard, ginger, white pepper, and salt.
**What can I use this marinade for?
  • Chicken (all cuts)
  • Pork
  • Salmon
  • Grilling
  • Baking
  • Air frying
 
***How to cook chicken: Use your favorite recipe or cooking method, OR see the recipe URL (https://dashfordinner.com/chicken-mariade/) for more detailed information on various ways to cook chicken, including oven, air fryer, and grill.
Freezing: Prepare the marinade, and add the protein of your choice. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then prepare as desired.
Nutritional info: Keep in mind the nutritional information calculates the marinade "as is." The meat will hold on to very little of the caloric and nutritional value, so it's hard to know what the nutritional information will be once the leftover marinade is discarded. 

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg