Mediterranean Chicken Marinade

Mediterranean Chicken Marinade

from silkroadrecipes.com
15 min
4 servings

Mediterranean chicken marinade is quick to make with a handful of pantry staples. Make this recipe to marinate chicken thighs or breasts.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 lemons (juice only)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Juice lemons to make 1/3 cup and transfer to a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Finely mince the garlic cloves to make 1 tablespoon, add to bowl.

  3. 3

    Finely chop the herbs and add to bowl with red pepper flakes and salt.

  4. 4

    Whisk the marinade ingredients and scoop out 1/4 cup to baste chicken. Pour remaining marinade over chicken in a plastic resealable bag. Squeeze the air out of bag and seal. Massage chicken with your hands and allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.