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soy sauce marinade for chicken

Soy Sauce Marinade for Chicken

Discover how a soy sauce marinade for chicken can transform your dish with bold flavors and tender results. Perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Resealable Bag or Covered Dish
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cup

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a covered dish.
  3. Ensure the chicken is fully coated with the marinade and seal the bag or cover the dish.
  4. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to 6 hours, but no more than 12 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry before cooking.
  6. Cook chicken as desired (grilling, baking, or pan-searing).

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste—try adding chili flakes for heat or swap honey for maple syrup for a different flavor. Always use a resealable bag or a covered dish to prevent leaks during marinating. Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear and crispiness. Reserve some unused marinade for basting during cooking, just make sure to boil it first to ensure safety. If you marinate the chicken longer than recommended, keep an eye on the texture to avoid mushiness. Happy cooking!
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