3 Chicken Marinades (Honey Mustard, BBQ, Greek Style)
3 Chicken Marinades (Honey Mustard, BBQ, Greek Style)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
For the Honey Mustard Marinade
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the BBQ Marinade
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Greek Style Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the chicken chunks evenly into three separate medium-sized bowls. Each bowl will be for one marinade flavor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Prepare the Honey Mustard Marinade: In the first bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of mustard, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add chicken to the Honey Mustard Marinade: Add one portion of the chicken chunks to the honey mustard marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the BBQ Marinade: In the second bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add chicken to the BBQ Marinade: Add the second portion of chicken chunks to the BBQ marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Prepare the Greek Style Marinade: In the third bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add chicken to the Greek Style Marinade: Add the third portion of chicken chunks to the Greek style marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Marinate the chicken: Transfer each marinated chicken portion into separate freezer bags. Seal the bags and gently massage the marinade around the chicken inside the bags to ensure even coating. Place the bags in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.
⏱️ 120 min
- 9
Cook the chicken: Once marinated, cook the chicken using your preferred method. You can air fry or pan fry without additional oil. For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For pan frying, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Serve: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
3 Chicken Marinades (Honey Mustard, BBQ, Greek Style)
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
For the Honey Mustard Marinade
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the BBQ Marinade
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Greek Style Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the chicken chunks evenly into three separate medium-sized bowls. Each bowl will be for one marinade flavor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Prepare the Honey Mustard Marinade: In the first bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of mustard, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add chicken to the Honey Mustard Marinade: Add one portion of the chicken chunks to the honey mustard marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the BBQ Marinade: In the second bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add chicken to the BBQ Marinade: Add the second portion of chicken chunks to the BBQ marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Prepare the Greek Style Marinade: In the third bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add chicken to the Greek Style Marinade: Add the third portion of chicken chunks to the Greek style marinade. Mix well, ensuring all chicken pieces are fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Marinate the chicken: Transfer each marinated chicken portion into separate freezer bags. Seal the bags and gently massage the marinade around the chicken inside the bags to ensure even coating. Place the bags in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.
⏱️ 120 min - 9
Cook the chicken: Once marinated, cook the chicken using your preferred method. You can air fry or pan fry without additional oil. For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For pan frying, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Serve: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min