Marinading adds so much flavor with minimal effort. These marinated chicken recipes are some of our favorites.
17 Marinated Chicken Recipes That Put Your Fridge to Work
Updated on Aug. 01, 2023
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
Looking for a marinated chicken recipe that’s juicy and flavorful? Let a sweet and savory overnight marinade with brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce do all the work.
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Grilled Glazed Drummies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family prefers these mild-tasting chicken wings more than the traditional hot wings. They are great for any gathering. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
These chicken wings are more mild than traditional hot wings, but still bring layers of flavor with a sweet and sour ginger, honey and soy sauce blend. Give yourself at least four hours for the drumettes to marinate. If you enjoyed this recipe, then you must try sweet and sour chicken.
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Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love a good roasted chicken, and this one is easy and delicious. The marinade does its magic in the fridge until time for roasting. It’s fun to dress the dish up by season based on whatever vegetables are fresh at the market. —Kara Brook, Owings Mills, Maryland
You can’t go wrong with honey mustard. This roasted chicken only needs to marinate for three hours. Toss any leftovers into what’ll easily become your new favorite chicken salad.
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Sticky Chicken Wings
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings. The brown sugar marinade makes every bite finger-lickin' good! —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
Sweet and sticky chicken wings are always a crowd-pleaser. The brown sugar marinade makes every bite worth the stack of napkins you’ll need to get through them!
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Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a little lemon zest for bright flavor. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
This sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes and a bright pop of lemon is so easy to make. No need to plan too far ahead: You only need to marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
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Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it bakes in one pan, but it is also special enough for guests. The best part? There isn’t much to clean up when dinner is over! —Anwar Khan, Iriving, Texas
This sheet-pan marinated chicken recipe is easy to put together but tastes like a special occasion dinner. The chicken marinates all day in an aromatic blend of spices and yogurt. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to make it milder or hotter.
7/17
Tropical Island Chicken
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party. It smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece! —Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee
This overnight marinated chicken is perfect for summer. The ginger, garlic and soy sauce aroma alone will have you drooling! Sesame seeds add a satisfying texture.
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Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Tomato and basil is a classic combination for a reason. Serve this marinated chicken dish with pasta, potatoes or a green salad.
9/17
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better the next day as leftovers —she says it's because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, New York, New York
The chicken only needs to sit for 20 to 30 minutes to soak up all the flavors of the mildly sweet and tangy sauce. The vinegar helps make this marinated chicken extra tender.
10/17
Five-Spice Chicken Wings
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They’re baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with mild, delicious Asian spices. Thanks to an overnight marinade, the chicken inside stays tender while the skin maintains that signature crunch. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
The overnight marinade is the key to these crispy five-spice wings. We recommend making extra sauce for dipping.
11/17
Slow-Cooked Mandarin Chicken
Total Time
7 hours 30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Oranges and olives are elegantly paired in this different but delicious dish. The chicken is marinated, then cooked slowly in a flavorful sauce, so it stays moist. —Aney Chatterson, Soda Springs, Idaho
This orange and olive chicken requires planning ahead, but most of the work is hands-off. Let the chicken marinate overnight, then cook it on low in the slow cooker all day. The end result is saucy and moist. It’s perfect over rice.
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Caribbean Chicken
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Use cubes of pork or even shrimp instead of the chicken. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
13/17
Flavorful Chicken Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Need a meal in hurry? These one-hour marinated chicken fajitas are beautifully seasoned with just the right amount of zing. Serve them with a selection of toppings, like shredded cheese, sliced red onions and salsa.
14/17
Chicken Skewers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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Orange-Spiced Chicken
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Five ingredients are all you’ll need for this fast and extremely flavorful marinade. With one taste, it’ll become your most-requested chicken recipe! —Debra Stevens, Lutz, Florida
Chinese five-spice powder is your grocery store’s best kept secret. So orange you glad you came across this overnight marinade recipe?
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Apple-Marinated Chicken & Vegetables
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I actually created this at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade for the chicken and veggies keeps it simple so we can spend more time outside and less time making dinner. —Jayme Schertz, Clintonville, Wisconsin
Apple juice and chicken? Sign us up! This marinade goes on both the chicken and the vegetables, so all you have to do is grill and enjoy.
With a Greek yogurt, mustard and garlic marinade, you won’t even be able to tell the chicken isn’t actually fried. You can make the marinade and coat the chicken the night before, so everything is ready when it’s time to cook.
