3 Delicious Ways to Marinate Chicken

Some say that eating a chicken without marinating is almost like having an egg with no salt. And this may be quite true. Luckily, there are countless ways to season your chicken recipes and one of them is with a liquid marinade. Here are 3 ways you can marinate chicken to create flavorful dishes with authentic flavor.

Traditional Marinade

We could say that chicken stew marinade is one of the best known by Latinos. The combination of Knorr® Tomato with Chicken Flavor Bouillon (Link opens in new window.) and other aromatic species such as thyme, basil and oregano, will give your recipe a unique flavor. The trick here is to mix all the dry ingredients with the liquid components, which can be red wine or vinegar, and olive oil. Tip: place the chicken thighs along with the mixture in an air-sealed bag and leave them in the refrigerator for two hours so that the chicken soaks up the flavor.

Spicy Marinade

If you were wondering how to marinate chicken with a spicy touch of flavor, you’ll find the answer here. This marinade contains two key ingredients: hot peppers and Knorr®MiniCubo(s) de Chipotle. Remember that depending on your preference and that of your family, you can make this recipe more or less spicy.

Here the idea is to mix the chicken with a little teriyaki sauce, the juice from a ½ lemon, and the other ingredients in a dish. In order for the chicken to soak up all the flavor, cover the chicken and let it sit for two hours in the refrigerator. Try this marinade when cooking a delicious Chicken Chipotle Stew. You will love it!

Lemon Marinade 

This is a simple but fresh marinade, that doesn’t require many ingredients. Plus, the taste of citrus combined with Knorr® Chicken Flavor Bouillon will give your recipe a refreshing touch of flavor. The only thing you need is to combine the juice of a lemon, its grated zest, a pinch of garlic, salt, pepper and oregano along with the chicken inside an air-sealed bag. Let it rest in the refrigerator for three hours so that the meat is juicy and full of flavor. Try this marinade with your Lemon Chicken recipe so you can see how delicious it is.

Now that you know how to marinate chicken in three tasty ways, highlight the flavor of your chicken dishes with new ideas.

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