Learn how to make grilled chicken marinade.

It delivers a sweet-and-savory flavor profile that’s rich and pairs well with nearly anything you could want.

How Long Should Chicken Sit in a Marinade?

Southern Living Ginger Soy Grilled Chicken Marinade after cooking on a plate to serve

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Can You Freeze Chicken While Marinating It?

you could freeze chicken that is in a marinade.

In fact, this marinade freezes beautifully.

Ginger Soy Chicken Marinade ingredients

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Lay the chicken flat to freeze.

confirm to mark the bag with the contents and date.

Thaw the chicken in the fridge overnight, and cook as planned.

Southern Living Ginger Soy Chicken Marinade whisking together the marinade

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Add chicken:

Add chicken to a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag.

Pour marinade into the bag and massage into chicken.

Allow to sit in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.

Southern Living Ginger Soy Chicken Marinade marinating the chicken

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Flip the chicken over and move it to the cooler side of the grill.

Southern Living Ginger Soy Chicken Marinade after grilling the chicken

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