Chicken Marinade
This Chicken Marinade creates a flavorful chicken that is delightful!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder,
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustarad
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, lower sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
Instructions
- In a two-cup measuring cup, add all the ingredients except the chicken, and stir very well with a whisk.
- In a gallon zip-top bag, add the chicken and marinade, pressing air out of the bag, and seal the top. Gently massage the bag to move the marinade around the chicken so all pieces are coated.
- Place the bag in a bowl large enough to hold it, so in case of leaks, your marinade will stay contained in the bowl instead of onto your refrigerator shelf.
- Place the bowl inside your refrigerator and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 4 hours up to 12 hours. Turn the bag over halfway through marinating time, if possible. *For chicken tenderloins, 2 to 4 hours is sufficient.
- When ready to cook your chicken, take the chicken pieces out of the marinade and discard the marinade and its bag. Place the chicken on a plate or platter for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, heat your source of cooking – grill, stovetop skillet, electric skillet, etc. and cook your chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove the chicken and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Some websites state that you can marinade chicken for up to 24 hours. I prefer not to do that because chicken can take on a “mushy” texture. Of course, smaller cuts of chicken, like the tenderloins, would not need 24 hours for that reason.
The nutrition chart is for the ingredients alone. It is practically impossible to get an estimate on how much of the marinade actually penetrated into the chicken. If you figure out how to calculate, I am all ears!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Marinade
Amount per Serving
Calories
537.47
% Daily Value*
Fat
41.09
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
8.93
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.14
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.74
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23.03
g
Cholesterol
109.37
mg
36
%
Sodium
519.2
mg
23
%
Potassium
343.52
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
13.73
g
5
%
Fiber
0.41
g
2
%
Sugar
10.23
g
11
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin C
4.64
mg
6
%
Calcium
28.57
mg
3
%
Iron
1.88
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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