Every family has that one recipe. It’s not written in cookbooks, but it’s imprinted in memory. It smells like home, tastes like childhood, and somehow makes even an ordinary Tuesday feel like a celebration. For many of us, that recipe is Mom’s Chicken Marinade.
The Legacy in a Marinade
Mom’s Chicken Marinade is more than a blend of ingredients—it’s a love letter, bottled in flavor. It was the go-to for quick weeknight meals, summer grill-outs, and surprise guests. It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t need measuring cups or fancy gadgets. It needs time, care, and the understanding that food is one of the most powerful ways we communicate love.
What makes it special is its balance: savory, slightly sweet, with just enough tang and spice to keep your taste buds dancing. But more than the flavor, it’s the ritual—the way Mom would let the chicken soak all day, letting anticipation build. You’d walk in the door hours later, and the smell alone would tell you dinner was going to be good.
How to Make Mom’s Chicken Marinade
Here’s how to recreate this time-honored classic. It’s forgiving, flexible, and ridiculously flavorful.
Ingredients
(Enough for about 2 pounds of chicken)
½ cup soy sauce (for salty, umami depth)
¼ cup olive oil (adds moisture and richness)
¼ cup lemon juice (tenderizes and brightens)
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for balance and caramelization)
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1½ tsp garlic paste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but adds great tang)
1 teaspoon paprika (for color and subtle warmth)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat, or a splash of Worcestershire for a deeper flavor profile
Instructions
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