Orange Juice Chicken Marinade
Orange juice chicken marinade tenderizes the chicken and impacts flavor. This orange marinade for chicken is easy and quick to make and the chicken comes out tender, juicy, flavorful, and delicious.
Equipment
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Onion granules
- ½ teaspoon Garlic granules
- ¼ teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Optional
Instructions
- Add the orange juice into a bowl then add in the paprika, hot sauce , garlic powder, onion granules, parsley, oil, and salt.
- Mix till all are well combined.
- Use on chicken immediately or store for later use.
How To Cook Orange Marinated Chicken
- In the Oven- Arrange chicken on a baking tray and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- On the stove- Place a skillet or griddle pan on medium heat, add oil into it, and when heated, add the chicken. Let it cook for 4 minutes then gently turn it to cook the other side for another 4 minutes or till the inside is no longer pink.
Notes
This recipe is enough for 2lb (500g) of chicken. You can double the recipe.
How Long To Marinate
Marinate chicken in orange juice for a minimum of 30 minutes up until 12 hours. Because orange juice contains acidic, if chicken is left in it for too long then it can start to break down the proteins in the chicken and make it tough when cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 687mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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