Take your chicken on a trip to flavor town this week when you try this Italian Savory Chicken Marinade Recipe!
Tiffany writes: “Absolutely delicious! Easy and simple marinade and tastes very similar to Chick-Fil-A’s grilled chicken. A+++”
Whether on the grill or in the oven, marinating your chicken with this easy Italian Savory Chicken Marinade Recipe is the perfect way to soak in loads of ridiculously delicious flavors to your meat! The savory dressing mixed with soy sauce and seasonings makes the perfect explosion of flavor!
This quick Chicken Marinade Recipe is one of the easiest things you can do to transform that grilled chicken or baked chicken breast… simple, delish, and oh-so savory!
Here’s what you’ll need to start marinating…
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Savory Chicken Marinade Recipe
What is the Basic Marinade Formula?
Every good marinade has 3 main components… Acid, Oil, and Seasonings.
How Long Should You Marinate Chicken?
For the best texture and flavor of your chicken, I recommend marinating for a minimum of 5 hours… all the way up to overnight. The maximum you’ll want to marinate your meat is 24 hours.
Ingredients for Savory Italian Chicken Marinade:
You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients to make the BEST Savory Chicken Marinade!
- Italian Dressing
- Soy Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
How to Make Savory Chicken Marinade:
- Combine all ingredients in bowl
- Pour in gallon size Freezer Bag
- Add Meat, Zip Bag, and transfer to Refrigerator to marinate
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Savory Chicken Marinade Recipe:
Tiffany writes: “Absolutely delicious! Easy and simple marinade and tastes very similar to Chick-Fil-A’s grilled chicken. A+++”
Aubrey writes: “Absolutely loved this marinade!”
Lindsey writes: “So good and super easy! Gives the chicken a great flavor and keeps it juicy!”
Holly writes: “It was good! Just a few ingredients made is so easy and so tasty!”
Cat writes: “This was great for grilled chicken, thanks”
Danielle writes: “Was so delicious and savory just as it says! Such a compliment to the white rice and green beans!”
Nika writes: “Yum! So few ingredients & so tasty!”
Tiffany writes: “It was awesome! Super juicy and I only had to marinate it for 3 hrs. Came out great. I did use onion salt instead of onion powder. Will be making this again for the family! It got inhaled!”
Karen writes: “So easy to make and so delicious!!!!!!”
Kate writes: “Only marinated for 2 hours and I was worried it wouldn’t have enough flavor, but it was fantastic. Super flavorful and juicy chicken! Loved it.”
Valerie writes: “I made this and it so good!! I baked mine and it turned out delish!!”
Brandon writes: “I added Worcestershire sauce and it turns out great! Made this several times with great success.”
Savory Chicken Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. thin sliced or flattened Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
- ⅔ cup Wish-Bone Italian Dressing
- ⅛ tsp Pepper
- ¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- ⅛ tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- In small mixing bowl, combine Italian Dressing, Soy Sauce, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Pepper, and stir well.
- Add mixture and chicken to Gallon Freezer Ziploc Bag.
- Place in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours or overnight, turning and flipping several times.
- When ready for dinner, remove the chicken from the bag, toss the marinade out, and get ready to grill!
- Grill your pre-marinated chicken on the grill outside {8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees or until internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees}, or on a grill pan inside.
- If you’re not ready to cook it yet… after adding the chicken and marinade to the bag, place directly in the freezer for some pre-marinated chicken later! {just pull out of the freezer, and defrost in the fridge… letting all of the yummy flavors soak into the chicken} prior to cooking.
Notes
Thanks to frugal friend Steph for sharing this fabulous Marinade Recipe!
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Emily says
Can I ask why you use a freezer bag to marinate the chicken? Thanks 🙂
Heidi says
Hi Emily ~ I prefer to use the gallon freezer bags as they are a lot stronger than the gallon storage bags. This will help prevent any potential leaks. Hope that helps! 🙂
Emily says
Can you bake this chicken instead of grilling?
Heidi says
Hi Emily ~ yes, you can definitely bake it in the oven if you’d prefer that method.
Marina Torres says
I am trying this recipe tomorrow evening. It is in the fridge marinating over night tonight. Thank you!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Marina… enjoy!! 😉