Chicken With Orange Juice Marinade
This easy chicken with orange marinade recipe is the quickest way to transform a mediocre chicken dinner into something spectacular. Fresh orange and a touch of tang give this marinade an irresistible depth of flavor.
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Prepping chicken for the freezer
At the beginning of each month I go to Sam’s Club and purchase enough chicken to get us through the month. They have an organic local option that we love. I typically purchase 5-6 whole chickens and 3-4 packages of chicken breasts or thighs. Once I get the chicken home, I start cutting and preparing it for the freezer. Before freezing I like to add various marinades to jazz up our dinner options.
I keep a steady rotation of about 6 go-to marinades, and this orange-marinated chicken is hands-down one of our family’s favorites. My son and I created this recipe together—it’s our way of making the most of the 2 big Naval orange trees in our backyard. We’re always looking for delicious ways to put those juicy oranges to good use!
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Simple chicken marinade for grilling
Want a marinade that stops people in their tracks? This one delivers. We’re combining fresh orange juice, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to hit the perfect trifecta—acid, fat, and flavor. That’s the secret to juicy, flavorful chicken every single time.
Here’s what you need to remember when building any great marinade: start with acid to tenderize (think citrus or vinegar), add fat like olive oil to lock in moisture, and finish with bold flavor—citrus, Worcestershire, herbs—you name it.
This marinade checks every box… and trust me, it’ll blow everyone away at the first bite.
Always marinate your chicken for the best flavor
This chicken with orange marinade takes less than 5 minutes to put together and it’ll absolutely elevate your kitchen skills if you’ll take a few minutes to make it.
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Chicken Orange Marinade
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice fresh or store-bought
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp olive oil optional for richness
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a glass bowl whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour over chicken (or other meat) in a resealable bag or baking dish.
- Marinate the meat in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is best.
- Grill, bake, or pan-cook as desired, but here’s what I do. I like to brown the chicken in a skillet first, then bake it in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
