The Forked SpoonCitrus Chicken Marinade Recipe
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Ingredients
Serves 6- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1-2 large lemons (zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice and 1 teaspoon zest))
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 large limes (zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice and 1 teaspoon zest))
- 2 large oranges (juiced (about ½ cup juice total))
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3-4 pounds chicken (breasts, thighs, legs, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ⅓ cup oil (vegetable oil, canola oil, or avocado oil)
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Steps
- Step 1
Prepare the marinade: Add the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, vegetable oil, garlic, brown sugar, dried basil, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend just until combined.
- Step 2
Reserve some marinade, if desired: If you would like to use some of the marinade as a finishing sauce, set aside a portion before adding the chicken.
- Step 3
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag, shallow dish, or mixing bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Step 4
Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill so you have one hotter side for searing and one slightly cooler side for finishing. Lightly oil the grates to help prevent sticking.
- Step 5
Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Place the chicken breasts over the hotter side of the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side to develop grill marks and color.
- Step 6
Finish cooking over lower heat: Move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill and continue cooking for 4 to 8 minutes more, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Step 7
Rest and serve: Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Prepare the marinade: Add the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, vegetable oil, garlic, brown sugar, dried basil, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend just until combined.
Source: The Forked Spoon
