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Chicken Marinades

Here are a few marinades that taste great with chicken.

Lemon Lime Marinade

1 lemon
1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Worcestershire and Soy Marinade

1 Tsp salt
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs dry mustard
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley

Mix this up when chicken parts go on sale. Toss the chicken and the marinade in freezer bags or containers that fit your family's needs and freeze them until needed. Defrost and throw on the grill for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.

Asian Influenced Marinade

1/4 cup brown mustard
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs rice wine vinegar
1 Tbs lemon juice
3 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil

Mustard Marinade

1 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup lemon juice (and reserve the rinds)
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
a few sprigs of fresh rosemary
a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Yogurt Marinade

1 Tbs oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp coriander
1/4 cup diced onion or 1/8 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup yogurt
2 Tbs lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Port Marinade

1 part port
1 part mustard
salt and pepper to taste

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