7 (More) Freezer Friendly Chicken Breast Marinades

7 Freezer Friendly Chicken Breast Marinades- add a TON of flavor to your chicken with these simple and tasty chicken marinade recipes that may be assembled ahead and frozen. Stock up the freezer for an easy dinner meal prep idea!

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One of my all-time favorite ways to add flavor to boneless skinless chicken breasts is to marinate them. And when chicken breasts are one sale? We stock up the freezer and freeze our chicken breasts right in the marinade.

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These seven freezer-friendly chicken breast marinades are the sequel to the original post (linked below). You all were totally crazy for the original freezer-friendly chicken marinades!

And clearly you can never have too many chicken breast marinades in your recipe book (as far as I’m concerned!), so here we are again, with 7 MORE marinades.

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These chicken breast marinades have come in super handy this fall with a newborn in our house during the 5-pm scramble.  It’s funny how having just one component of your dinner planned out can make the whole thing come together so quickly!

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How to cook these chicken breast marinades

Not all chicken breasts are created equal! Make sure you use the cook time appropriate for the size of chicken breast you have purchased.

Roughly:

• 18-20 minutes at 425°F for a 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• 25-28 minutes at 425°F for a 10.5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

*Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C/165°F (source). When in doubt, use a thermometer to check.

Equipment needed for these chicken breast marinades

• Like last time, I recommend these handy baggie holders. They hold your bags open so you can easily place all your ingredients in the bag, and avoid getting raw chicken on the outside of the bag!
• Also: a quart sized heavy-duty freezer bag and a sharpie, plus a container to hold your portions is handy for keeping your freezer organized.
• One more thing: I use this 5 x 5 inch baking dish to bake up a single chicken breast. It’s great for preventing the sauce from over-reducing! For 2 or more, I’d use an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.

Freezer chicken breast marinade FAQ:

1. Can I use these marinades for chicken without freezing them?  Yes, absolutely.  Pop them in the fridge for 2 hours all the way up to 24 hours.  I don’t recommend marinating longer than that without freezing.
2. How long can these be frozen?  Up to 3 months.  As everything freezes, the marinating process stops, and starts up again as the chicken thaws.
3. What if my chicken is already frozen?  Do not thaw your chicken if you are going to freeze again.  Add the marinades to already frozen chicken, and you will still get a ton of flavor from marinating while it thaws.
4. How to thaw the chicken?  The safest bet is in the fridge overnight, but you can do a rapid-thaw process in cold water for a few hours.  Just make sure your freezer bag is heavy duty so you don’t have any leakage!
5. Can these marinades be used on other types of meat?  Probably but I’ve only tested with chicken.  I would not freeze fish in these marinades but they may be good for a quick 30 minute marinade.
6. Can I grill or pan-fry the chicken? I have only tested these recipes in the oven but they should be transferable to the grill and frying pan.  You may wish to shake off excess marinade prior to grilling to prevent flare-ups and/or brush more marinade on while grilling for extra flavor.
7. One more thing- don’t forget to let your chicken rest after you bake it.  Resting 5-10 minutes at room temperature before slicing will help seal in the juices.

1. Thai Peanut Chicken Marinade

This simple marinade doubles as a sauce! When you’re ready to cook it up, just add a couple of tablespoons of water. We sliced our chicken up, then tossed it in the sauce for the perfect amount of flavor!

Serve this Thai Peanut Chicken with:

• roasted veggies & rice
• this Crunchy Asian Peanut Salad
• the sesame snap peas from this post on How to Cook Sugar Snap Peas

2. Peri Peri Chicken Marinade

Well, I’m not claiming this to be the most authentic peri peri chicken recipe you will find, and it’s not the same as the peri peri sauce, however, this marinade has a great punch of flavor and goes well with a number of different side dishes!

Serve this Peri Peri Chicken with:

• roasted potatoes
• corn on the cob

3. Sriracha Maple Chicken Marinade

My perfect blend of flavors: sweet, savory and spicy. You can add as much or as little sriracha as you’d like; 1 tablespoon was definitely too spicy for me, and 1.5 teaspoons was more like it. Remember to add two tablespoons of water to this one before baking so the sauce doesn’t over-reduce and burn!

Serve this Sriracha Maple Chicken with:

• rice
• roasted veggies: snap peas, carrots, bell peppers recommended

4. Miso Honey Chicken Marinade

Another marinade with that sweet/savory/spicy thing going on! I love the flavor that this chicken absorbed…miso is such a flavor bomb.

Serve this Miso Honey Chicken with:

• sauteed mushrooms and bok choy
• rice or noodles

5. Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

This marinade came across as the most ‘boring’ to me, but we were totally blown away by the flavor…even my four year old couldn’t complain! Lemon pepper plus some basic dried herbs combine to make a simple but delicious chicken recipe.

Grab the Lemon Herb Seasoning Recipe here!

Serve this Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade with:

• roasted potatoes
• greek salad or roasted vegetables

6. Brown Sugar Hoisin Chicken Marinade

Hoisin sauce brings such a punch of flavor to a stir fry sauce, so naturally I thought it would be perfect in a chicken marinade as well! Don’t forget to add two tablespoons of water to the marinade during baking, so it doesn’t over-reduce and burn. This recipe ends up with a bit of sauce that you can toss the chicken slices back in before serving.

Serve this Brown Sugar Hoisin Chicken with:

• rice
• roasted green beans and brussels sprouts

7. Coconut 5-Spice Chicken Marinade

I think I’ve saved the best for last! This coconut five spice marinade is so unusual and SO tasty, and the sauce is perfect for spooning over rice and veggies.

Serve this Coconut Five Spice Chicken with:

• rice for spooning the sauce over
• sauteed veggies: carrot, zucchini, bell pepper would be great

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7 (More) Freezer Friendly Chicken Breast Marinades

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 5 mins

 

7 MORE Freezer Friendly Chicken Breast Marinades! Simple and tasty chicken marinade recipes that may be assembled ahead and frozen. Stock up the freezer for an easy dinner meal prep idea!

Course: Main Course

Servings: 2

Calories: 208 kcal

Author: Denise

Ingredients

Thai Peanut Chicken Breast Marinade

• 1 large chicken breast 7 oz
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons water

Peri Peri Chicken Breast Marinade

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Sriracha Maple Chicken Breast Marinade

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-3 teaspoons sriracha
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons water

Miso Honey Chicken Breast Marinade

• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast Marinade

• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Brown Sugar Hoisin Chicken Breast Marinade

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Coconut Five Spice Chicken Breast Marinade

• 200 mL (half a can) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat in marinade.
2. FridgeMarinate the chicken in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
3. FreezerIf freezing, place in the freezer immediately. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or by immersing the bag in a bowl of cold water for a couple of hours.

4. To bakeHeat oven to 425°F. Add chicken and marinade to a small baking dish. Bake chicken for 10 minutes, flip over, then bake for another 10-20 minutes.

5. For 5-7 oz chicken breasts, bake for 20 minutes total. For 10 oz and larger chicken breasts, bake for at least 25 minutes.
6. Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

7 (More) Freezer Friendly Chicken Breast Marinades

Amount Per Serving (1 /2 chicken breast (3.5 oz))

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 64mg 21%

Sodium 51mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 98g 33%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.