Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (marinade only)
Total Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
Yield: Marinade for 6 chicken thighs
Description
A flavorful and versatile chicken thigh marinade made with a blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet ingredients to tenderize and enhance the taste of chicken thighs.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–8 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor. Remove chicken from marinade and cook using your preferred method (grill, bake, or pan-sear).
Notes
Do not reuse marinade unless it’s boiled first to kill bacteria. Can be used for bone-in or boneless chicken thighs. Adjust salt if using low-sodium soy sauce.
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Chicken Thigh Marinade
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Marinade for 6 chicken thighs 1x
Description
A flavorful and versatile chicken thigh marinade made with a blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet ingredients to tenderize and enhance the taste of chicken thighs.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–8 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor. Remove chicken from marinade and cook using your preferred method (grill, bake, or pan-sear).
Notes
Do not reuse marinade unless it’s boiled first to kill bacteria. Can be used for bone-in or boneless chicken thighs. Adjust salt if using low-sodium soy sauce.