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Healthy Chicken Marinade
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The Best Healthy Chicken Marinade Recipe (Gluten free)

This Healthy Chicken Marinade is the best chicken marinade recipe, even when you're short on time! It is designed for busy weeknights. It is a perfect way to elevate boring chicken. This recipe uses simple ingredients like soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice. The entire process involves minimal effort but yeilds so much flavor. It requires just a few minutes to combine the ingredients, marinate the protein, and cook it. Even if you're short on time to marinade for 30 minutes, this is a great way to achieve a flavorful cut of chicken. This Healthy Chicken Marinade recipe is gluten free, dairy free and nut free 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice:
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Pounding the chicken (optional)
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag: Add the chicken and make sure it's evenly coated with the marinade.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours: The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
  • Cook the chicken according to your desired method: You can grill, bake, pan-fry, or air fry the chicken. Discard the marinade before cooking, as it will not be safe to reuse due to raw chicken exposure.