This easy chicken thigh marinade comes together in minutes.

Learn how to make chicken marinade.

Don’t feel you must use this marinade on chicken aloneit would be great withpork.

Southern Living Chicken Thigh Marinade grilled chicken ready to serve

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Whisk together until well-blended.

Marinate chicken:

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade.

Chill in the fridge 6 to 8 hours, and cook to your preferred style.

ingredients for chicken thigh marinade in bowls and measuring cups - Southern Living

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Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend marinating for 6 to 8 hours.

Avoid letting them marinate too long, as the proteins can start to break down.

The honey mustard in this recipe helps the marinade cling to the thighs.

Southern Living Chicken Thigh Marinade combining the ingredients together in a bowl

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Southern Living Chicken Thigh Marinade whisking together the marinade ingredients

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Chicken Thigh Marinade adding the chicken to the marinade

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox