10 MORE Freezable Chicken Marinades. Because Why Not :D
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If you’ve been following along on social media or through this blog, you’ll know that chicken marinades have become one of my absolute favorite kitchen and life hacks -- and that I spent quite some time recently, trying and testing and trying and testing, until I was nearly blue in the face with the amount of possible flavor combinations I've encountered. There's a little notebook in red fabric binding that has all my squiggles and sticky-notes that's just brimming with flavor-possibilities (squiggles which have multiplied since the last posts went a little viral on Instagram) and here am, again. With more. And I can confidently say, this batch is my favorite.
So a little history for the new-commers (hi, by the way!) Years ago, I shared my first set of 10 Freezable Marinades. That post struck a chord because it was practical, budget-friendly, and honestly — just made life easier for busy-bodies, the bored, and the broke. And at the time, I was all three.
Then a few months ago came out again with Batch 2 of 10 Freezable Chicken Marinades -- this time, bolder flavors with global inspirations, pairing suggestions, and even more reasons to keep a stash of marinated chicken in the freezer (prime reason being i'm terrible at time management and apparently feeding myself and others adequately).
And now, friends, here we are with Batch 3... That means all-in-all, 30 different marinades for chicken that you can customize, freeze, and enjoy any which way you like! So what's different about this batch? I would say, the flavors -- this batch draws inspiration from kitchens across the world, layering in new tastes, brighter seasonings, and twists that will keep your weeknights from ever feeling dull.
10 More Marinades Because WHY NOT!
Why indeed! Because the truth is, we never stop needing quick, healthy, flavor-packed meals. And because chicken is such a blank canvas, it’s begging to be painted with new colors. Also—life hasn’t slowed down. If anything, we need simple systems more than ever. A freezer stocked with flavorful chicken means one less decision on a busy night, don't you think? Now (as usual!) to the nitty-gritty.
Items you’ll need aside from the ingredients:
Ziplock bags
A permanent marker.
The General Method:
Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Place marinade + chicken in a ziplock bag.
Press out all the air, and lock it up.
Squeeze the marinade around the chicken until it's completely covered.
Fold ziplock bag neatly into a parcel. Label each parcel and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
A few items to consider:
All meals are based on the same setup: approximately 250g-300g per marinade batch. Mix all your marinade ingredients in an bowl, throw it all in a bag (or re-usable silicone bag or glass container or whatever makes you happy), squish it around, flatten, label, and freeze. That’s it. Feel free to double or triple portions to feed more people.
These chicken meals can be grilled, pan-fried, air-fried, baked, skewered, broiled, or foil-pocketed. It’s up to you.
Onions, canned chickpeas, corn, bell peppers, carrot strips and other veggies can be added to these meals. If you choose to roast your chicken in the oven, pop it on a sheet pan alongside some potatoes, onions and carrots too. In each recipe, I've added both cooking methods and serving suggestions to help make life a little easier.
You can chop your chicken up into strips or cubes or thin cutlets if you like -- and for the record, you can use pieces with the bone. Whatever your preference, works just as well:
I designed these to be taken down to thaw in the morning before work, so when I get home, I can cook them right away. On crazy days, I’d take down two or even 3 packets, and cook them the way i see fit, and store them in air-tight containers in the fridge for the whole week.
Write up the name of your flavor on the packet, because once they’re frozen, they all look alike and it’s hard to tell what’s what.
Customize Away: These Marinades Are Yours Now :)
I'll say this again, as you'll find in previous posts --- While these recipes are tried, tested, and loved as is by moi, I’m not precious about ingredients. I received a lot (and I mean A LOT) of comments on instagram -- some friendly, some not so much -- about how things should be done or shouldn't be done. So just to be clear -- my measurements and ingredients are a suggestion, not a rule. If you think something should be done in a particular way, please go ahead and do it. If you’re out of something, substitute it. If you love extra spice, toss more in. Want to swap honey for date syrup? Do it.
Think of these marinades as a starting point — a flavor foundation. They work great as written, but they’re also flexible enough for your own twists. Add some herbs, dial up the tang, throw in a splash of something unexpected. Cooking should never feel rigid, especially when it’s for fun, personal taste, or mere survival. Now to the serious stuff: Welcome to Batch 3 of Maggie's Miracle Marinades!
Why You’ll Love Batch 3:
Global inspiration keeps your tastebuds excited.
Simple prep means less stress at dinnertime.
Budget-friendly—homemade marinades cost far less than daily takeout.
Freezer magic—prep once, eat well for weeks.
Between Batch 1, Batch 2, and now this Batch 3, you’ve got 30 different chicken marinades at your fingertips. That’s a whole month of dinners without repeating a single flavor!
So here’s my invitation: try these, mix and match, make them your own, and tell me what worked for you. And if you haven’t stocked your freezer with marinated chicken yet—this is your sign.
Happy cooking, and see you next time for (who knows?) Batch 4!