The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
This delicious chicken marinade blends savory soy, tangy balsamic, citrusy lemon, and sweet brown sugar for incredibly juicy, flavor-packed chicken made easy in a pressure cooker.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for whisking the marinade
- 1 Pressure cooker for cooking the chicken
- 1 Resealable bag or shallow dish for marinating
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs
- ⅓ – ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil depending on preference
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic minced or use ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Pour a bit of broth or water into the pressure cooker for broth depth, then add the marinated chicken.
- Seal the cooker lid and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes. Wait for the float valve to indicate it's pressurized.
- Use a quick release to release steam carefully once cooking is complete.
- Remove the chicken and allow to rest for several minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides or in a salad.
Notes
Letting the chicken marinate overnight enhances the flavor deeply. It’s great for meal prep — refrigerate or freeze portions to enjoy later!