Tender chicken, orzo pasta, tomatoes and spinach come together in a lemony cream sauce for a delicious dinner made all in one pan. This one-pot lemon chicken and orzo will become a weeknight dinner favorite in no time!
We love one-pot dinners around here. There’s nothing better than minimal cleanup and having a meal that my family will happily gobble up.
One-pot spaghetti and one-pot beef stroganoff are big hits around here. I wanted to add to my list of one-pot dinners with something around chicken and orzo (one of my favorite little pasta shapes) and this one-pot lemon chicken and orzo was born.
Between the chicken, the orzo, and the spinach and tomatoes, this is truly a full meal in one pan. Talk about a weeknight dinner win!
These chicken parmesan sliders pack all of the flavors you love from the comfort-food classic into easy, shareable sandwiches. Perfect for parties, game day, or a weeknight dinner, you’ll love how simple these sliders are to make.
Cooked low and slow for a rich flavor, this crockpot spaghetti sauce is deceptively easy to make. Your family will never guess that you only spent a few minutes of hands-on time making this sauce!
Spaghetti is always a hit around here, so this crockpot spaghetti sauce is my new favorite weeknight dinner recipe. Sometimes I will even make a double batch so we can eat some right away and freeze the rest for later.
Rotisserie chicken, potato gnocchi, vegetables, and herbs combine with a rich, creamy broth for a flavorful and comforting bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup that will warm you from the inside out. Soup is one of my go-to comfort foods. From loaded baked potato soup to stuffed pepper soup to chicken and wild rice soup, …
Rotisserie chicken, potato gnocchi, vegetables, and herbs combine with a rich, creamy broth for a flavorful and comforting bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup that will warm you from the inside out.
One of my new favorite soup recipes is this creamy chicken and gnocchi soup. Not only is it delicious, but it’s quick to make so it’s a great weeknight go-to dinner recipe.
Chicken broccoli rice casserole is a full meal all in one easy and delicious dish. Topped with crunchy, buttery crackers and filled with sharp cheddar cheese, this is a flavorful dinner that your family will request again and again. This is the time of year when planning dinners gets really hard. Maybe it’s because I’m …
Chicken broccoli rice casserole is a full meal all in one easy and delicious dish. Topped with crunchy, buttery crackers and filled with sharp cheddar cheese, this is a flavorful dinner that your family will request again and again.
This is the time of year when planning dinners gets really hard.
Maybe it’s because I’m still a little burnt out from all of the holiday cooking, maybe it’s because I’m getting tired of winter produce. Maybe it’s just me.
But when I start to feel like this, casseroles are a good way for me to do a dinner reset. They’re easy, can usually be prepped ahead of time, and almost everybody enjoys them.
If you feel the same way, this chicken broccoli rice casserole is a great one to add to your dinner rotation. With protein, starch, and veggies all in one dish, it’s a one-pan meal that even picky eaters enjoy.
Cheesy roast beef sliders are about to become your new favorite game-day snack. Topped with caramelized onions, a tangy sauce, and plenty of cheese, these sliders are an at-home version of your favorite fast food roast beef sandwich. I might not be much of a football fan, but I am a fan of football food. …
Cheesy roast beef sliders are about to become your new favorite game-day snack. Topped with caramelized onions, a tangy sauce, and plenty of cheese, these sliders are an at-home version of your favorite fast food roast beef sandwich.
I might not be much of a football fan, but I am a fan of football food.
Sliders are one of my favorite things to make for game days or for easy dinners. They’re quick and easy to throw together, there are a ton of variations you can make, and they’re always a hit.
My newest favorite version? These cheesy roast beef sliders. If you love those fast-food beef and cheddar sandwiches, then you’re gonna go nuts for this recipe.
Looking for a quick and easy meal that feels fancy? Pasta carbonara is low on effort but big on flavor! Serve it as a weeknight dinner or dress it up for a date night at home. I love pasta dishes. I especially love pasta dishes that can be made on a weeknight but are fancy …
Looking for a quick and easy meal that feels fancy? Pasta carbonara is low on effort but big on flavor! Serve it as a weeknight dinner or dress it up for a date night at home.
I love pasta dishes. I especially love pasta dishes that can be made on a weeknight but are fancy enough to serve at a dinner party or make for a date-night in.
This pasta carbonara is another recipe to add to that list.
There are a lot of ways to make pasta carbonara, some of which make Italians cringe and some of which are much more traditional.
Even though I don’t always care about sticking to traditional ingredients or methods for a lot of recipes, I try to stick as closely as I can to tradition when making carbonara, just because I think it’s so delicious!
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of making this dish at home, don’t stress: it’s so much easier than you think.
Want to up your grilling game? Use this recipe for the best grilled chicken marinade to make your grilled chicken super juicy and flavorful and wait for the compliments to roll in! It’s grilling season! It’s time to load up the grill with burgers, brats, and chicken and make batch after batch of easy potato …
Want to up your grilling game? Use this recipe for the best grilled chicken marinade to make your grilled chicken super juicy and flavorful and wait for the compliments to roll in!
But we’ve probably all had bad grilled chicken, right? You know what I’m talking about: chicken that is super dry and kind of flavorless, aside from a few grill marks.
This year, we’re avoiding all of that by turning to the best grilled chicken marinade. This stuff is simple to make and results in tender, juicy, flavorful chicken.
All of your cookout guests are going to be asking for this recipe!
WHY MARINATE CHICKEN?
A marinade is a flavorful – often acidic – liquid that is used to soak meats before cooking them.
Most marinades are made with either an acid, such as vinegar or citrus juice, or an enzyme, such as pineapple or yogurt. These ingredients are combined with herbs and spices for tons of flavor.
As the meat soaks in the marinade, the acid actually breaks down some of the tissues in the meat. This allows the moisture to be absorbed, which in turns makes the final product juicier and more flavorful.
Chicken is a very popular meat to marinade. Because chicken must be cooked all the way through and does not contain much fat, it can easily become dry. Using a marinade helps keep the chicken moist and juicy and delicious.
This recipe is for a super simple but super flavorful grilled chicken marinade. The sugars in the marinade get nice and caramelized during grilling, and the meat ends up with tons of flavor. In fact, I think it’s just about the best grilled chicken marinade you could make!
HOW TO MAKE AND USE THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE
One of the things that makes this the best grilled chicken marinade is that it uses really straightforward ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. But there is so much depth of flavor, no one would guess the ingredient list was so simple!
Marinade ingredients
To make this grilled chicken marinade, you will need:
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Salt/pepper to taste
In the case of this recipe, soy sauce and red wine vinegar make up the majority of the acidic component. Worcestershire sauce and dijon mustard are also acidic and really round out the flavor of the marinade.
Brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness and helps create a beautiful caramelization on the grilled chicken. Garlic, thyme, and hot sauce all add lots of flavor.
I recommend using low-sodium soy sauce so that you can control the final amount of salt in the recipe. Trust me, low-sodium soy sauce is still plenty salty!
If you don’t like hot sauce, feel free to leave it out. Or add a few dashes if you like a spicier marinade!
Making this recipe
Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Before using the marinade, give it a taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
This recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of chicken. You can use any cuts of chicken you like; I like to poke my chicken all over with a fork before adding the marinade.
Pour the marinade over your desired cuts of chicken in a zip-top bag. Close it up, removing as much of the air as possible.
Let the chicken rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
When it’s time to grill, take the chicken out of the marinade and grill until cooked through.
If you’d like, you can reserve some of the marinade for basting the chicken while grilling, but make sure any of the basted marinade cooks thoroughly since it previously touched raw meat.
GRILLING TIMES FOR CHICKEN
A great thing about using the best grilled chicken marinade is that you can use any cuts of chicken that you like, such as breasts or thighs, tenders, or drumsticks. You can even choose between bone-in or boneless/skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
Grill cuts of chicken over medium-high to high heat. How long it takes to cook the chicken to the correct internal temperature (165°F at the thickest part of the meat) varies depending on the cut, though.
In general, here are some time ranges to keep in mind:
CUT
APPROX. COOKING TIME PER SIDE
Bone-in breast
10-15 minutes
Boneless breast
6-8 minutes
Bone-in thighs
10-15 minutes
Boneless thighs
6-8 minutes
Drumsticks
8-12 minutes
Wings
8-12 minutes
Don’t forget that many things can affect the exact amount of time it can take to grill your chicken, especially if you are grilling outside where the weather is an added factor.
Use more direct heat for boneless chicken and more indirect heat for bone-in pieces or really meaty pieces.
The best way to know when your chicken is done is to use an instant-read thermometer. The chicken is done when the thickest part of the meat reads 165°F.
Whether you prefer drumsticks or boneless chicken breasts, use this recipe for the best grilled chicken marinade to ensure your grilled chicken is perfectly delicious every single time. Serve it up alongside your favorite grilling sides or with a strawberry spinach salad or greek orzo salad for one satisfying meal.
Want to up your grilling game? Use this recipe for the best grilled chicken marinade to make your grilled chicken super juicy and flavorful and wait for the compliments to roll in!
Combine all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Pour the marinade over 2 pounds of chicken (see note) in a zip-top bag, removing as much air as possible.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade. If desired, reserve some of the marinade for basting the chicken while grilling, making sure to let any basted marinade cook thoroughly.
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Notes
I recommend using reduced sodium soy sauce to allow you to better control the salt content of the marinade.You may use your favorite cut of chicken with this marinade: breasts or thighs (bone-in or boneless, skinless or skin-on), tenders, or drumsticks. To get the most out of your marinade, try poking the meat all over with a fork before placing in the marinade.Grilling times will vary depending on the cut of chicken you are using, anywhere from 6-8 minutes per side for boneless breasts to 10-15 minutes per side for bone-in breasts or thighs. Make sure all cuts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part of the meat.
Chicken spaghetti casserole is an easy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing meal! Chicken, pasta, Rotel, and a creamy sauce come together for a comforting weeknight meal. Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food. Whether it’s a make-ahead breakfast casserole for breakfast or brunch, hash brown casserole as a side dish, or chicken pot pie casserole for dinner, they always …
Chicken spaghetti casserole is an easy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing meal! Chicken, pasta, Rotel, and a creamy sauce come together for a comforting weeknight meal.
And they’re almost always easy to prep ahead of time and feed a crowd. What could be better than that?
This chicken spaghetti casserole is definitely one of those recipes. Super delicious, comforting, and perfect for feeding your family any day of the week.
Craving the Chipotle quesadillas from the viral TikTok “hack” but can’t get them in the store? Learn how to make these cheesy quesadillas with steak or chicken, fajita veggies, and a creamy sauce right at home! This post contains affiliate links. If you saw my post from earlier this week, you know that I’ve been …
Craving the Chipotle quesadillas from the viral TikTok “hack” but can’t get them in the store? Learn how to make these cheesy quesadillas with steak or chicken, fajita veggies, and a creamy sauce right at home!
This post contains affiliate links.
If you saw my post from earlier this week, you know that I’ve been getting bombarded with TikTok videos about the new quesadilla “hack” at Chipotle.
Some of the videos are of people trying the quesadilla and raving about how good it is, but other videos are of people saying that their local Chipotle restaurants are refusing to make the quesadillas.
Plus, all of the videos have made a lot of Chipotles run out of their signature Chipotle honey vinaigrette.
If you’ve been wanting to try the quesadillas but haven’t been able to (or you’re just wondering what everyone is talking about), don’t stress. We’re going to learn how to make a copycat version at home!
