Description
Irresistible chicken marinades unlock delicious flavor profiles from around the world. Seasoned cooks can elevate weeknight dinners with simple ingredients and bold techniques that guarantee juicy, tender chicken perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the liquid and dry components in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will infuse the chicken with depth and complexity.
- Fully submerge the chicken pieces in the prepared marinade, ensuring each surface is thoroughly coated for maximum taste absorption.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken, allowing the ingredients to penetrate and tenderize the meat for a minimum duration of half an hour; longer marination will intensify the flavor profile.
- Select your preferred cooking method; whether oven-roasting or grilling; to transform the marinated chicken into a succulent and aromatic main course that promises to tantalize the taste buds.
- For optimal results, bring the marinated chicken to room temperature before cooking, which promotes even heat distribution and prevents moisture loss during the preparation process.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken for the best flavor and texture.
- Marinate in a sealed container or zip-lock bag to ensure even coating and prevent cross-contamination.
- For extra tenderness, pierce chicken with a fork before marinating to help ingredients penetrate deeper.
- Adjust marinating time based on chicken cut: thin slices need 30 minutes, while thicker pieces can absorb flavors for up to 2 hours without becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg