Chicken Marinade
This Homemade Chicken Marinade brings together the perfect flavors and adds to the tenderness and juiciness of your favorite chicken recipes.
Print
Pin
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano minced or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh parsley minced and lightly packed or 4 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ cup fresh basil minced and lightly packed or 4 teaspoons dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until completely combined.
- Add chicken to large resealable bag or food safe container.
- Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and place in refrigerator to chill up to 4 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and set at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
- Cook using your favorite method to an internal temperature of 165F.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not poke holes in the chicken when marinating. It allows the juices to drain out of the chicken when cooking, making it dry and no one wants dry chicken!
- Do not add used marinade to your pan or cook with it. The ingredients do not kill contaminates that can contribute to food borne illnesses. Be sure to cook your chicken to an internal temperature of 165F.
- Be sure to pat the chicken dry before cooking to get a good sear on the chicken.
- I like to add a Dijon mustard sometimes for that extra tang!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g