Juicy Soy Lemon Chicken Marinade

Name: Juicy Soy Lemon Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g chicken breast, tenderloins, or boneless thighs; 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 5 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 clove garlic cloves; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley; 1 lemon lemon slices

This easy chicken marinade makes tender, deeply savory chicken with a bright lemon finish and a touch of sweetness. It works beautifully for grilled chicken, pan-seared cutlets, tenderloins, or boneless thighs.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken breast, tenderloins, or boneless thighs
700 g
honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
soy sauce
5 tbsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp
garlic cloves
4 clove
dried oregano
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp
lemon slices
1 lemon

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the chicken by pounding breasts to an even thickness, or slice large breasts horizontally into thin cutlets. Pat the chicken dry so the marinade coats it evenly.

In a zip-top bag or snug container, combine the honey or brown sugar, 1 tbsp olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper.

Add the chicken to the marinade, seal, and turn to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 3 hours to overnight for deeper flavor.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken until deeply golden and cooked through, lowering the heat if the marinade begins to darken too quickly.