This is my go-to chicken thigh marinade, a basic mixture that seasons poultry to juicy perfection. Mix the marinade in minutes with soy sauce, fresh garlic, a liquid sweetener (such as mirin or honey), vinegar and Dijon mustard. Use the recipe as written to cook chicken thighs on the grill or to bake in the oven.

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Ingredients

soy sauce garlic cayenne mirin dijon mustard oil chicken thighs

Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.

By Karen Tedesco of Familystyle Food

Ingredients

Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.

Put the chicken in a large bowl, baking dish or zippered plastic bag. Pour the marinade over.

Turn the pieces over to coat them evenly in the marinade. Set aside at room temperature 20-30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.

Prep the chicken for cooking: Transfer the chicken from the marinade to a platter or sheet pan. Season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.

Use this marinade to make chicken thighs on the grill or baked in the oven.

Enjoy!