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Definition: A marinade is a liquid solution that you soak foods, particularly meats in before cooking. A marinade adds flavor to foods and makes them more tender by beginning the breakdown process of cooking. The seasonings you add to a marinade are carried into the food by use of an acidic ingredient in the marinade like vinegar or fruit juices. It is important to have this acidic base not only to do these things but because it protects the food from the formation of harmful substances of the surface while cooking.
Add Flavor with Marinades. Marinading is a simple way to add flavor to grilled chicken. Chicken doesnât need a long soak. Here are tips for successful marinating, plus the simple 1-2-3 formula for making marinades.