4 Easy Freezer Chicken Marinades
4 Easy Freezer Chicken Marinades
Ingredients
For the Chicken (Common to all marinades)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
For the Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the Lemon Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 2 lemon, slices
For the Greek Style Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
For the Basil Balsamic Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- 1
Choose one of the four marinade options below. For each marinade, combine the chicken and all specified marinade ingredients in a large freezer-safe bag. Ensure the bag is sealed tightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly within the bag, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Lay the bag flat in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- 4
When ready to cook, remove the frozen marinated chicken from the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator (approximately 8-12 hours).
⏱️ 720 min
- 5
To cook Honey Garlic Chicken: Transfer the thawed chicken and marinade to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with rice and veggies.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
To cook Lemon Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the thawed chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with rice, potatoes, or veggies.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
To cook Greek Style Chicken: Grill the thawed chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Serve with rice, pita bread, or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
To cook Basil Balsamic Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the thawed chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
4 Easy Freezer Chicken Marinades
For the Chicken (Common to all marinades)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
For the Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the Lemon Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 2 lemon, slices
For the Greek Style Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
For the Basil Balsamic Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- 1
Choose one of the four marinade options below. For each marinade, combine the chicken and all specified marinade ingredients in a large freezer-safe bag. Ensure the bag is sealed tightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly within the bag, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Lay the bag flat in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- 4
When ready to cook, remove the frozen marinated chicken from the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator (approximately 8-12 hours).
⏱️ 720 min - 5
To cook Honey Garlic Chicken: Transfer the thawed chicken and marinade to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with rice and veggies.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
To cook Lemon Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the thawed chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with rice, potatoes, or veggies.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
To cook Greek Style Chicken: Grill the thawed chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Serve with rice, pita bread, or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
To cook Basil Balsamic Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the thawed chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375