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Basic Chicken Marinade
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If you don't marinate your chicken, your life is about to change. Citrus juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire combine to bring an end to bland chicken.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
5 reviews
ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt, to taste
black peppercorns, freshly ground
directions
Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce in a non-reactive bowl. Whisk well and while whisking, add the oil slowly.
Stir in the garlic, parsley, oregano. Add salt and pepper as desired.
For easiest marinating, pour the mixture into a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, seal the bag, and turn to coat the chicken in the marinade. Place the bag in the refrigerator. Marinate chicken breasts for 3-4 hours, or chicken thighs, drumsticks, leg quarters, or wings for 4-6 hours. You can marinate a whole chicken for 6 hours.
Discard the marinade after using.
nutrition data
24 calories, 2 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
April 8, 2013
If you use regular mustard instead of Dijon, take out the oregano and parsley and replace it with fresh chopped Cilantro and add zest from an orange, I think this recipe is a lot better. Even so, this recipe is very good. Definitely recommend.
February 4, 2009
This recipe is fabulous! It reminds me of Chicken Mirabella but alot easier to make.
August 2, 2008
My family was very disappointed with the chicken that had been marinating in this sauce for six hours. I grilled it and didn't burn it, but it just had a bland taste, nothing special or exciting or really even flavorful! I did not use freshly squeezed OJ or Lemon Juice if that possibly made the difference, but the other reviewers nor the recipe mention that, so maybe that wasn't the deciding factor. Just can't recommend it.
June 29, 2008
same- my first review for anything but worth it. this marinade is easy to make and tastes AMAZING
April 18, 2008
My first review, of anything, EVER. But can I just say, this is the best chicken marinade that I have ever tried. Not fancy, not difficult, just delicious. Highly recommended!