The Only Ginger Chicken Marinade You’ll Ever Need
This gingery, garlicky, umami-packed marinade brings out the best in your chicken—perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Place your chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method: grill, bake, or pan-fry until fully cooked.
Notes
This marinade works great with thighs, breasts, or wings. Save extra marinade (before adding chicken) to use as a sauce or glaze!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ginger chicken, marinade, easy chicken marinade, asian chicken