Enhance your chicken dishes with a flavorful and versatile Garlic Soy Chicken Marinade.
This marinade combines the savory notes of soy sauce with the pungent aroma of garlic, creating a delicious blend that tenderizes and adds depth to chicken.
Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade will elevate your chicken to a new level of taste and juiciness.
Best of all, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
Learn how to make this Garlic Soy Chicken Marinade and take your chicken dinners from ordinary to extraordinary!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Sealable container or plastic bag for marinating
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, honey or brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger (if using), crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Place chicken pieces in a sealable container or plastic bag.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Seal the container or bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess.
Cook chicken using preferred method (grilling, baking, pan-searing) until cooked through.
Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful Garlic Soy Chicken!
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Total Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 1g
Health Benefits
Soy sauce provides essential amino acids and minerals like iron and potassium.
Garlic contains allicin, which has antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, reducing inflammation.
Honey or brown sugar adds sweetness for energy but should be consumed in moderation.
Ginger and sesame oil offer aromatic and anti-inflammatory benefits.