We call this meal 5-Star Marinated Chicken because every member of our five-person family loves it. Well, Baby Spence didn’t technically eat it, but he loves anything that his big brothers love, so we’ll give it a star on his behalf too. Just trust me on this one — you need to try this recipe. It’s destined to become one of your family’s favorites as well!
The very simple marinade comes together in minutes — after all, it’s made up of only 4 ingredients. The fresh rosemary is perfect for the summer months when herbs are growing in our garden, but you can also use the dried version year-round. I bake these in the oven since that’s easier for me on a weeknight, but they would also taste great on the grill. It’s a versatile, healthy chicken dinner that everyone will love! Oh, and the left-overs taste great in a sandwich the next day…
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5-Star Marinated Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken tenders or chicken breasts, just increase cooking time
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix teriyaki sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and rosemary until blended. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for about 1-2 hours.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place chicken tenders on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Looking for other delicious chicken dinners? Try these favorites:
Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
Chicken Ramen Noodles in Peanut Soy Sauce
The marinade sounds delicious. Pinned and will be trying this out. We usually have all these ingredients and eat chicken often. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday Linky Party.
Hi, Erlene! Thanks for visiting. This is definitely a kid-friendly, easy dinner! Enjoy. 🙂
This sounds so delicious! Is there another herb I might sub for rosemary? Though I love it, my husband is not a fan, so I don’t have any in the house.
Hi, Julia! You might try just some parsley if you want a mild herb, or you could give basil a shot. I hope you guys like it! 🙂
Hi Blair! We eat a lot of chicken and this sounds awesome – love rosemary! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at Best of the Weekend and pinning. Have a happy Sunday and a wonderful Memorial Day holiday!
Hi, Cindy! Thanks for stopping by!
Great flavours! Yum!
Thanks for stopping by, Kaz!