4-Ingredient Honey Soy Marinade (for Chicken & More!)

Ready in 5 minutes, this 4-ingredient honey soy marinade is the perfect quick and easy marinade that can be used in so many ways.

Course dinner, Dressings & Sauces, Marinade

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Keyword balsamic chicken marinade, chicken marinade, honey soy marinade

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings (makes 1/2 cup)

Calories 169

Whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and lime juice together in a medium bowl until well combined.
Use immediately or store, covered, refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Set aside ¼ cup (half) of the marinade.
Add the remaining ¼ cup of marinade to a large baking dish or 1-gallon zip-top bag. Toss the chicken in the marinade to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, flipping halfway through.
When ready to grill, heat a gas grill to high. Allow to preheat, then remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off any excess, and discard any remaining marinade from the bag or dish.
Grill, with the cover down, for 7-9 minutes, then flip, and grill uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 2-7 additional minutes.
Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup of marinade. Slice against the grain into ½ inch slices and serve.

Preheat the oven to 425F. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Add the chicken to a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup of marinade. Slice against the grain into ½ inch slices and serve.

For more ingredients & modifications and fun ways to use this sauce, see the blog post above.
Marinade can also be used for steak, salmon, shrimp, or portabella mushrooms.
Use tamari in place of soy sauce for gluten-free.