Pat's Own Marinated Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with *Pat’s Own Marinated Chicken*—a flavorful, juicy recipe that promises to impress. This dish features a perfectly balanced marinade made from a zesty blend of soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey, paired with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-frying, the marinade deeply infuses the chicken with tangy, sweet, and savory notes, ensuring every bite is packed with bold flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes (excluding marinating time), it’s an easy yet crowd-pleasing option for family meals or casual gatherings. Serve this versatile chicken with roasted veggies, a crisp salad, or fluffy rice for a wholesome and delicious meal. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, this recipe is your new go-to for tender, perfectly seasoned chicken.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs or breasts into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.

Step 4

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor).

Step 5

Preheat your grill, oven, or skillet to medium heat. If grilling or pan-frying, lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 7

Grill or cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). If baking, place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Step 8

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 9

Serve the marinated chicken with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, a green salad, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(546.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1337.2

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 356mg	0%
Sodium 3801.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 108.7g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 115.0mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1267.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 8.4%