The Only Ginger Chicken Marinade You’ll Ever Need
A bold, aromatic ginger chicken marinade packed with flavor and perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying. This is your go-to mix for tender, juicy chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Marinate and Grill/Bake
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt (optional, for extra tenderness)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and lime juice.
- Add yogurt, coriander, and smoked paprika if using.
- Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the fridge.
- Cook chicken as desired—grill, bake, or pan-fry until fully cooked.
Notes
Pro tip: Always use fresh ginger—not powdered—for the best aroma and flavor impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with marinade
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ginger chicken marinade, soy sauce, lime, garlic, grilling