8 Freezer-Friendly Chicken Marinades

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

No more boring chicken dinners! Marinating is a simple way to infuse bland chicken with big flavor, making the meat moist, tender, and juicy. Your freezer or refrigerator will work as your sous chef, marrying the flavors and storing the chicken dinners for when you're ready to cook them.

Each of the following marinade recipes makes enough to coat one pound of chicken, which means two large boneless, skinless breasts in a one-quart bag.

Sweet & Sour Marinade
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Sweet & Sour Marinade

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Coconut Curry Marinade
Pinch of Yum

Coconut Curry Marinade

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Chipotle Marinade
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Chipotle Marinade

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Balsamic Marinade
Cooking Classy

Balsamic Marinade

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Chimichurri Marinade
BS in the Kitchen

Chimichurri Marinade

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Lemon Garlic Marinade
RecipeTin Eats

Lemon Garlic Marinade

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Ginger Teriyaki Marinade
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Ginger Teriyaki Marinade

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