Spicy Chicken Marinade | Quick, 20-Minute Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: frank's red hot

Sriracha offers a different flavor profile with less heat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique sweetness while white sugar is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Combine olive oil, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl.

Mince garlic and ginger, then add to the bowl.

Squeeze in lime juice and stir to combine.

Add brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and salt.

Whisk the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and well blended.

Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish.

Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For best flavor, marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight.

Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade before cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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