Whether you're following a strict diet or looking for some meal-time inspiration, these simple marinades will really spice up your chicken!
Chicken breasts can be quite bland without adequate seasonings, and some store-bought seasoning blends are very high in added salt and sugar.
These marinades can be made in under five minutes and stored in a jar or airtight container for up to one week.
Sesame Marinade
Makes 10 servings:
Ingredients:
2 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp Schezuan peppercorns
1 tsp Chinese five spice
1 clove garlic, minced
100ml water
Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and decant into a jar. One serving is 2 tablespoons.
Per serving: Calories: 40 Carbs: 0.3g Fat: 4g Protein: 1g
Orange and Miso
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
Juice of 1 orange
2 tbsp soy sauce
25g miso paste
100ml water
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper
Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and decant into a jar. One serving is 2 tablespoons.
Per serving: Calories: 13 Carbs: 2.3g Fat: 0g Protein: 1g
Coconut Curry Marinade
Makes 10 servings:
Ingredients:
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
100g coconut cream
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp chilli powder
5g fresh coriander, finely chopped
Pinch of salt and black pepper
Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and decant into a jar. One serving is 2 tablespoons.
Per serving: Calories: 21 Carbs: 0.3g Fat: 2.2g Protein: 0.1g
Mediterranean Marinade
Makes 3 servings:
Ingredients:
25g black olives
5 cherry tomatoesJuice of 1 lemon
5g fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp capers
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and decant into a jar.
Per serving: Calories: 68 Carbs: 3g Fat: 6.6g Protein: 0.5g
These marinades will help to spice up your chicken breast and could also be used to marinade fish and turkey.
Store any remaining marinades in your fridge in an airtight jar or container, for up to one week.
Enjoy it and remember to share with me on Instagram @adsvitality how you like it.
Happy and healthy week.