American Vinegar Works Simple Marinade
A great marinade for chicken (or anything really!)
This recipe features vinegar from our Explore Kitchen Four Pack, opens in a new tab.
Which vinegar to use, and why
Acid tenderizes and carries seasoning inward. A barrel-aged vinegar brings flavor along with the acid instead of just souring the surface. We use Ultimate Red Wine Vinegar here. It is slow-fermented and aged in oak at our mill in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is why it seasons the dish rather than just souring it.
Make it ahead and keep it
Marinate in the fridge rather than on the counter, and pat the meat dry before it hits the heat so it browns instead of steaming.
What to cook next
Try Chimichurri Sauce, or browse all our vinegar recipes. If you have not cooked with craft vinegar before, a mini bottle sampler set lets you taste across the range before committing to a full-size bottle. Orders over $85 ship free within the contiguous US.
