Instant Lemon-Herb Chicken Marinade (5 Ingredients, 1 Minute Prep!) 🍋
This Instant Lemon-Herb Chicken Marinade is ready in just 1 minute with 5 simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Plastic food wrap
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Ceramic Garlic Grater Plate
- Chef Knife
- Lemon Juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 2 tbsp Dried Oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.Juice and zest of 1 large lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp Dried Oregano, Salt & black pepper
- Whisk or shake well until emulsified.
- Pour over chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook chicken by grilling, baking, or pan-searing until fully cooked and golden.
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Notes
Cooking Tips
- For extra juiciness: Marinate chicken overnight.
- For balanced flavor: Add a teaspoon of honey or Dijon mustard.
- For variety: Swap lemon for lime or orange for a citrus twist.
- Use a Meat thermometer to check the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F.