Zesty Ginger-Lime Chicken Marinade 🍋🍗

Ginger-Lime Marinade for Chicken 🍗

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Description

This Ginger-Lime Marinade is a burst of fresh flavors that elevate your chicken to a whole new level. It’s quick, easy to make, and adds a zesty kick to your favorite poultry dishes. Just be sure not to overcook the chicken, ensuring it’s perfectly done without sacrificing juiciness. With the tantalizing combination of ginger, lime, and soy sauce, this marinade will become a staple in your kitchen, ready to jazz up any chicken meal in no time!

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, zest of

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, fresh lime juice, minced ginger, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic clove, and lime zest.
Blend It: Using a hand-held blender or food processor, blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and well-combined marinade. The aromatic blend of ginger, lime, and soy sauce will fill your kitchen with irresistible scents.
Marinate the Chicken: Place your chicken pieces in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Massage the marinade into the chicken to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
Let It Rest: Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the chicken to soak up all the delicious flavors of the marinade. For optimal results, marinate overnight to infuse the chicken with even more flavor.
Grill, BBQ, or Bake: Once the chicken has marinated to perfection, it’s time to cook it up! Fire up the grill, preheat the oven, or heat up the BBQ, depending on your preferred cooking method.
Cooking Time: Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the cut and thickness of the chicken pieces.
Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of freshness. Serve hot alongside your favorite sides and enjoy the juicy, flavorful goodness of your Ginger-Lime Chicken!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 91.5
Total Fat: 9.1g
Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 670.8mg
Total Carbohydrates: 1.7g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
Sugars: 0.3g
Protein: 1.4g

Recipe Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
This marinade works wonderfully with various cuts of chicken, including breasts, whole legs, thighs, or drumsticks.
To save time on busy weeknights, prepare the marinade in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your personal taste preferences.
For a citrusy twist, try substituting lemon juice for the lime juice or adding a splash of orange juice to the marinade.
Don’t discard the leftover marinade! It can be used as a flavorful sauce for grilled vegetables or as a dipping sauce for other proteins like tofu or seafood. Simply bring it to a boil in a saucepan for a few minutes to ensure it’s safe to consume after being in contact with raw chicken.
Get creative with your serving suggestions! Serve the Ginger-Lime Chicken alongside a fresh salad, steamed rice, or grilled vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor.