6 EASY Chicken Marinades That ACTUALLY Taste Good

Chef Billy Parisi May 30, 2025
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Here are 6 incredibly easy-to-make marinades that come together in 5 minutes or less. Watch the video for tips and see how you can use the cooked marinated chicken. Chapters: 0:00 - Greek Marinade 3:42 - BBQ Marinade 5:50 - Fajita Marinade 7:43 - Asian Marinade 9:28 - Balsamic Marinade 11:39 - Italian Marinade 13:07 - How to Pan Sear 13:28 - How to Grill → Recipe: PRINT THIS RECIPE: Greek Chicken: https://www.billyparisi.com/greek-chicken-marinade/ Balsamic Chicken: https://www.billyparisi.com/balsamic-chicken-marinade/ Italian Chicken: https://www.billyparisi.com/italian-chicken-marinade/ Asian Chicken: https://www.billyparisi.com/asian-chicken-marinade/ Chicken Fajita: https://www.billyparisi.com/chicken-fajita-marinade/ BBQ Chicken: https://www.billyparisi.com/the-best-chicken-marinade-recipe/ MY EQUIPMENT: CUTTING BOARD: https://amzn.to/46uq1OR HALF SHEET PAN: https://amzn.to/3AbGnjr SHEET PAN RACK: https://amzn.to/3YvSeCR PARCHMENT PAPER: https://amzn.to/3Yuu8bA CARBON STEEL PAN: https://amzn.to/4cevScr NON-STICK PAN: https://amzn.to/3ysy2XX STAINLESS PAN: https://amzn.to/3WO1dho CHEF KNIFE: https://amzn.to/3SydDHG DIGITAL SCALE: https://amzn.to/3YOCUld MANDOLIN SLICER: https://amzn.to/4d8AW3k CHINOIS: https://amzn.to/49CmoaY INSTANT READ THERMOMETER: https://www.thermoworks.com/?tw=chefbillyparisi *These are affiliate links that allow me to earn from qualifying purchases* → Ingredients Greek Chicken: • juice of 2 lemons, about 6 tablespoons • zest of 2 lemons • 8 finely grated garlic cloves • ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika • ½ peeled finely grated shallot • 1 tablespoon of dry oregano • 6 finely minced sprigs fresh thyme, about 2 to 3 teaspoons minced • ½ cup olive oil or neutral flavored oil • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • Up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings Balsamic Chicken: • 2 finely grated garlic cloves • ½ peeled finely grated shallot • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh basil • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary • ½ cup olive oil or neutral flavored oil • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • Up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings Italian Chicken: • 3 finely minced fresh basil leaves, about 1 tablespoon minced • 6 to 8 finely minced fresh thyme leaves with tender stems, about 1 tablespoon minced • finely minced leaves of 1 rosemary sprig, about 1 tablespoon minced • 2 teaspoons dry oregano • 4 finely grated garlic cloves • ½ peeled finely grated shallot • zest of 1 lemon • juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • ½ cup olive oil or neutral flavored oil • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings Asian Chicken: • 4 finely grated garlic cloves • 1 to 1 ½ peeled finely grated piece of fresh ginger • ½ peeled finely grated shallot • ¼ cup Soy sauce • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce • Juice of 1 orange, about 3 to 4 tablespoons • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar • 3 tablespoons honey • ¼ cup Neutral oil • ¼ cup Sesame oil • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • Up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings Chicken Fajita: • 2 teaspoons dry oregano • 2 teaspoons chili powder • ½ teaspoon ground coriander • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 4 finely grated garlic cloves • ½ peeled finely grated shallot • Zest of 2 limes • Juice of 3 limes, about 6 tablespoons • 2 tablespoons of honey • ½ cup Olive oil or neutral flavored oil • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • Up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings BBQ Chicken: • 1 peeled and finely grated yellow onion • 5 finely grated garlic cloves • juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1/3 cup soy sauce • 1/3 cup white vinegar • ½ cup white wine • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme • ½ cup neutral flavored oil • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoon of coarse salt • ½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • Up to 3 pounds of chicken – breast, thighs, drums, or wings

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