how long to marinate chicken thighs
Now, you can mix the ingredients up, cover chicken thighs, marinate for 30 minutes and bake, and they will taste quite good. But if you let them marinate in a fridge for a few hours or even longer, say overnight, they will blow your mind with intense, deep and complex flavors, and tender and juicy meat. Add the chicken and make sure that every piece is covered evenly. 2  Marinate in a fridge for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours or, better yet, overnight. 3  Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 4  Place the chicken and all of the marinade in a baking dish.