Recipe: 5 Marinades for Chicken

5 MARINADES FOR CHICKEN

To tenderize and add flavor, drizzle one of these marinades over 1 1/2 pounds chicken in a large baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once. Discard marinade and cook chicken as desired.

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LIME-GINGER MARINADE

Combine:
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet rice cooking wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic

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LEMON-GARLIC MARINADE

Stir together:
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Slowly whisk in until well blended:
1/2 cup olive oil

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GEORGIA PEACH MARINADE

Stir together:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon peach preserves
2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove chopped garlic

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YOGURT MARINADE

Combine:
6 ounces low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon curry powder

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MUSTARD MARINADE

Whisk together:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons hot and sweet mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon dried basil

Source: McCormick & Co., Inc.