# I have chicken breasts, and marinade for them. Now what? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 5, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286 "2015-07-05T00:25:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/1 "2015-07-05T00:25:14Z")
I have boneless skinless breasts, and a bottle of spicy mango marinade. What I lack, however, is inspiration. What do I DO with them? What would YOU do with them? I need ideas for turning that into a complete meal of some kind. I mean, obviously I intend to marinade the chicken, either whole or pre cut. Then what … ? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/2 "2015-07-05T00:33:31Z")
Let’s see…around here we would: grill the breasts and serve over rice or noodles ``` " slice and serve in a chef's salad " slap on a bun with chutney " shred and make chicken tacos (although dark meat is much more flavorful) ``` ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/3 "2015-07-05T00:38:26Z")
What would I do with them? I’d cut the chicken breast into thin strips. Through them in a tupperware with the marinade for a half a day. Thread them onto some wood skewers and grill them outside. I’d probably put some fresh green beans marinaded in olive oil and garlic in a grill basket to go along with them. And maybe make some stove top instant cous cous also. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/4 "2015-07-05T01:53:42Z")
Spicy mango? I’d go pseudo-Caribbean. Add some sliced jalapeno to the marinade for a few hours than grill it over charcoal or hardwood and serve with peas & rice and fried plantains. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/5 "2015-07-05T02:06:55Z")
Sounds like it would go well with some couscous. This recipe is supposed to go with flank steak but it sounds like it would work with spicy mango chicken: [Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs Recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/steak-spinach-couscous) ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/6 "2015-07-05T02:12:00Z")
Agreed about the skewering it. I might cube it and make a keboby (kebobesque?) dish with alternating chicken, jalepeno, onion, and cherry tomatoes. Most people would probably choose bell pepper, but I’m not a huge fan. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-chicken-breasts-and-marinade-for-them-now-what/724286/7 "2015-07-05T03:31:53Z")
I tend to be lazy when I cook for myself. 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Maybe make some asparagus or broccoli as a side, if I’m feeling energetic.