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Glass jar of dill pickles on a wooden board with a metal fork lifting one pickle, ready to use for a tangy pickle chicken marinade. This briny base makes the perfect pickle juice chicken marinade for flavorful and juicy dill pickle chicken or a zesty pickle marinade for chicken.

Dill Pickle Chicken Marinade

A tangy and juicy pickle marinade for chicken that’s bold, flavorful, and always a hit.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  2. Place raw chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks) in a large freezer-safe zip-top bag.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and gently move the chicken around to coat evenly.
  4. Remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing completely.
  5. Lay the bag flat, label it, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  6. To cook: Thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight. Discard the marinade and grill the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).

Notes

  1. Great for grilling and then slicing for sandwiches.
  2. This marinade is freezer-friendly and works great for meal prep. You can also use it with pork, shrimp, or grilled vegetables.
  • Author: Susan Buonpane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marimade
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