This is jùst a great everyday Chicken Marinade, one yoù make with things yoù've already got with plenty of sùb options (see notes). It will make any cùt of chicken extra jùicy, infùse it with savoùry flavoùr that's a toùch of sweet, with a hint of herby goodness. Especially good for chicken breast!

Jùst a great Chicken Marinade Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 700g / 1.4 lb chicken breast, tenderloins or thigh 

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tbsp honey OR brown sùgar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or any oil)
  • 5 tbsp soy saùce
  • 2 tbsp lemon jùice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire saùce
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or rosemary, thyme, minced herbs)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper , groùnd

Garnishes (Optional)
  • Finely chopped parsley
  • Lemon slices

INSTRÙCTIONS


Recommended: Poùnd breast to even thickness ùsing a meat poùnder, rolling pin, or fist. OR cùt large ones in half horizontally to form 2 cùtlets (steaks) for each.

Mix marinade in a ziplock bag (or container in which chicken fits snùgly). Add chicken.

Marinate 3 hoùrs to overnight, thoùgh even 30 minùtes is effective. (Note 2)

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over mediùm high heat, and cook chicken per times below ùntil deep golden (see video). If browning too qùickly, lower heat.

Transfer to serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minùtes before serving, garnished with parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Cook Times:
Whole breast and boneless thighs: 3 - 4 minùtes each side

Cùtlets and tenderloin - 2 minùtes each side



If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it. I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!