Description
This Lemon Ginger Chicken Marinade is a flavorful and easy recipe for juicy, tender chicken with a delicious balance of tangy lemon, zesty ginger, and savory soy sauce. Perfect for grilling, meal prep, or a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with high-protein goodness and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, pound the chicken to an even thickness before marinating.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
