5 Super Simple Ways To Marinate Chicken

By Shireen Jamooji

A good marinade can help add extra flavour to any chicken dish and sometimes even improve the quality of the meat.  Here are some useful tips to try.

Salt

Plain old salt and water can help chicken from going dry when cooked. Soak in a salt solution for up to 24 hours.

Buttermilk

Great for battered or crumbed chicken, this helps any coating adhere with a layer of creaminess.

Yoghurt

Ideal for Indian cooking and any tandoor or baked chicken since it creates a coating that keeps the meat from drying.

BBQ Sauce

Convenience + flavour, this is the quickest way to level up any chicken last minute.

BBQ Sauce

For a fresh edge, use lemon juice to give your chicken a new dimension just before cooking.