Drunken Chicken Marinade Recipe (Hard Cider & Soy Sauce)
This drunken chicken marinade recipe mixes hard apple cider, soy sauce, sage, and coarse black pepper into a quick, weeknight-friendly blend. You simply whisk the marinade, coat the chicken, and let it rest so the flavors soak in before cooking. Below you’ll find the ingredients list and clear how-to steps.
Ingredients
For the marinade
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together the sage, coarse black pepper, hard apple cider, and soy sauce until well combined. Start with 1 tbsp cider for a bolder soy flavor, or go up to 3 tbsp for a lighter, fruitier note.
Coat the chicken
Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag or a glass container. Add your chicken portion and turn it a few times so every surface is coated. (This recipe provides the marinade; add chicken as needed for 1 serving.)
Let it rest
Refrigerate for at least 25 minutes. If you have extra time, 1–2 hours helps the seasoning sink in more evenly. Flip the bag/container once or twice while it marinates.
Get ready to cook
Take the chicken out about 10 minutes before cooking. Discard the used marinade, or boil it for 3–5 minutes if you want to use it as a cooked sauce.
Cook
Cook the chicken using your preferred method (skillet or oven) until done. Total cook time can run up to about 90 minutes depending on the cut, so adjust to your chicken pieces.