3 Easy Family Friendly Chicken Marinades

Recipe by: Lou Robbie

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Portions

4

A few simple marinades can make all the difference when it comes to easy family dinners. Spend just 10 minutes preparing these chicken marinades, then pop them into prepa reusable food bags and store them in the fridge or freezer until you need them. They're packed with flavour, made with everyday ingredients and are perfect for busy weeknights. Just cook, add your favourite sides and enjoy a delicious homemade meal with minimal effort.

3 Easy Family Friendly Chicken Marinades

Do it the prepa way

Prep

Cook

Store

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Ingredients

Herby Tomato

1kg chicken, diced
2 tbsp tomato purée
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion granules
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & black pepper

Perfect for pasta, traybakes or wraps.

Honey Garlic

1kg chicken, in strips
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper

Perfect with roasted potatoes, rice or sandwiches.

Creamy Pesto Parmesan

1kg chicken, sliced in strips or diced
3 tbsp fresh green pesto (shop bought or homemade)
2 tbsp creme fraiche
2 tbsp olive oil
30g grated Parmesan
Juice of ½ lemon
Black pepper

Perfect with orzo, pasta, roasted vegetables, salads.

Method

How to Prep - each one serves 4

1. Prepare the chicken and add to prepa reusable food bag. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl and pour into the bag, mix with a wooden spoon or spatula to insure the chicken in evenly coated.

2. Seal and massage the marinade into the chicken, remove as mush air as possible from the bag.

3. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months.

4. Defrost overnight in the fridge before cooking.

5. Cook on a hot pan, in a preheated oven 180c fan, air fryer or BBQ.

6. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and is cooked through. This will usually take 20 minutes.

The prepa method

How to Make This Meal Work for You

1. Prep

Preparing a few marinades in one go is a simple way to get ahead for the week. Buy your chicken in bulk, divide it between bags and try a different marinade in each one so you've got plenty of variety. You can prepare the marinade ahead of time in our 16oz prepa pots. Label each bag with the flavour and date before storing, so you always know what's ready to cook.

2. Cook

These marinades are incredibly versatile. Cook the chicken in the oven, air fryer, frying pan or on the barbecue, then slice it into wraps, salads, pasta dishes, rice bowls or homemade pizzas. Making extra is a great way to prep lunches for the next day too.

3. Store

Our prepa 2.5L Reusable Food Bags are perfect for marinating and storing chicken. Lay the bags flat in the freezer to save space and help them defrost more quickly. Once thawed, cook the chicken within 24 hours and don't refreeze raw chicken that has already been frozen and defrosted.

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