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The Best and Most Versatile Chicken Marinade

This is the most versatile marinade because it can be used as a chicken marinade, steak marinade, fish or shrimp, and even vegetables! The ingredients in the marinade are easy to find and keep on hand but can also be swapped or adjusted based on your preferences.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 1 pound

Equipment

  • Zester grater or a box grater (with a zester side)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (one lemon)
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ¼ tsp thyme

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Place into a bowl or ziplock bag with 1 pound of meat
  • Let marinate 4-10 hours. Grill or cook over medium heat, turning occasionally.