Published 5/6/2022
Best Chicken Thighs Marinade
Say hello to the best chicken thighs marinade you’ll ever taste! It’s made with a few of our favorite things: 2 kinds of mustard, honey, lemon juice and soy sauce to name a few. If you’re big into grilling like us, you know that having good marinades on hand is clutch because they infuse your meat with juicy flavors. Our steak marinade and pork tenderloin marinade are also great ones to keep in your back pocket!
Featured Ingredients
Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade: this homemade marinade is so flavorful and will leave your boneless chicken thighs oh so juicy! Sweet and salty: if you love a sweet and salty combo, then this marinade is for you. Bake or grill: this honey mustard chicken marinade is delicious cooked on the grill or in the oven. We’re giving instructions for each!
Apple cider vinegarDijon mustardWhole grain mustardLemon juiceSoy sauceHoneyVeggies: garlic, white onion, and chives
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: we’re using 1.5 lbs. of boneless chicken thighs for this recipe because they cook quickly and are easy to find. They also come out super juicy! Can I use another cut of chicken? Yes! This recipe will work with 1.5 lbs. of bone-in chicken thighs or chicken breasts.
Why marinate your chicken?
If you’re wondering why you should marinate your chicken thighs in the first place, the answer is simple. FLAVOR. Marinating poultry is such an easy way to infuse your chicken with so much flavor. Best Grilled Chicken Thighs
How to Marinate Chicken Thighs (3 Steps!)
Marinating Tips
Feel free to use either a baking dish or gallon-size plastic bag to marinate your chicken in.
6 Chicken Breast Marinades
You are going to love these 6 Easy Chicken Marinades. They’ll infuse your chicken breast with flavor and they’re so easy to put together! Make sure your chicken is fully submerged in the marinade. If you’re using a baking dish, flip your chicken halfway through. Make sure to marinate your chicken in the fridge and not on the countertop to prevent food-borne illness.
Cooking Methods
On the grill
We love love love grilling these honey mustard boneless chicken thighs. Here’s how:
In the Oven
Want to bake these boneless chicken thighs instead? Here’s how:
Freezing Instructions
Freezing marinated chicken is a secret meal prep tip that will change your life. Prep 1 meal, 2 meals, or 5 meals all at once to have easy access to Italian marinated chicken any day of the week. Thermoworks Thermapen How long does frozen chicken last? Your frozen honey mustard chicken thighs will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Chicken Thigh Recipes
Looking for more ways to cook chicken thighs? Here are our top tutorials for every cooking method.
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