Life is too short for bland, boring chicken. This Keto Chicken Marinade has simple ingredients, and the payoff in flavor is more than worth the time. Whirl it up in the blender or mix it in a bowl, and prepare for your taste buds to do a little happy dance.

Overhead photo of chicken on a wooden cutting board topped with lemon and microgreens.

Chicken is such a staple at our house, and I am always looking for ways to keep things interesting. This Keto Chicken Marinade is super easy to make, and it is a great, easy way to pack a punch of flavor without a lot of effort.

We usually have a basic chicken dish at least once a week in our house, and I like to rotate this with my Keto Grilled Chicken and my Air Fryer Chicken.

All are ridiculously flavor-packed and always a hit at our house.

Make it a Meal

Grilling out? Keto Coleslaw makes the perfect side!
When you want to bring bold flavors to the table, BBQ Cauliflower Wings or Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are perfect!
Keto Roasted Cauliflower is a simple side dish that is surprisingly full of flavor.

Ingredient Notes

Avocado Oil - Feel free to substitute another keto oil, but do be concious of the smoke point.

Coconut Aminos - Coconut aminos, which is made from the sap of coconut trees is a keto-friendly alternative to soy sauce. Most grocery stores carry it, and it is also available online.

Smoked Paprika - I am wild for Spanish smoked paprika. It is a bit spicy and adds a smoky kick to foods. Feel free to use regular paprika if you prefer.

How to Make Keto Chicken Marinade

Making chicken marinade is super-simple. Just mix the ingredients together and pour it over the chicken! Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.

Photo of two chicken breasts in a white casserole dish covered by Keto Chicken Marinade.

Close up photo of grilled marinated chicken on a cutting board.

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Overhead square photo of marinated chicken on a wooden cutting board garnished with lemons and microgreens.

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Smoky Keto Chicken Marinade

This easy low carb and sugar free chicken marinade is one of the best ways I know to elevate chicken! Please note that though the nutritional information is believed to be accurate, most of the marinade isn't actually consumed, so you won't be adding this many calories/carbs to your diet.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, grilling

Servings:

Calories: 119.28kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

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Ingredients

⅓ cup avocado oil
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium bowl whisk together the avocado oil, coconut aminos, dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over. Marinate up to 2 ½ pounds of chicken for at least an hour or overnight.

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