This Italian marinade for chicken gently tenderizes the meat and gives it a savory and spicy flavor!
It’s made with a vibrant blend of olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic and spices for an easy marinade of all kinds.
- This Italian marinade uses ingredients that you use yourself have at one’s fingertips.
- There are no preservatives.
- It’s perfectly formulated to tenderize while adding tons of flavor.
- It can season fish, salmon, shrimp or vegetables!
Ingredients for homemade Italian marinade
- oil – Olive oil is light and imparts an earthy flavor. You can also use other flavored oils like chili or basil.
- acid – Red wine vinegar and lemon juice are my first choice, but alternatively balsamic or white wine vinegar can also be used.
- The taste – Dijon, garlic and Italian spices add lots of flavor.
- Sweetness – Honey adds sweetness and helps with caramelization. You can replace it with brown sugar.
How to Make Italian Chicken Marinade
- Whisk all ingredients together, as described in the recipe below.
- Add chicken and marinate up to 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken and grill, bake or fry as desired.
Tips for marinating chicken
- Don’t over-marinate chicken as the acid that breaks down the meat will make it mushy.
- Cook chicken to 165°F whether grilled, baked, broiled, or cooked on the stove.
- Store leftover, unused marinade in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator and use within 4 days for best flavor.
- Freeze leftover marinade in ice cube trays, scoop out one or two and add to veggies or pasta!
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Italian chicken marinade
Try this Italian marinade on chicken, fish, or vegetables to add flavorful flavor to every bite!
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In a medium glass bowl or freezer bag, combine all ingredients and mix well.
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Add up to 2 pounds of chicken and toss to coat.
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Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill, bake or broil as desired.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook chicken 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Store unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 179 | Carbohydrates: 5G | Protein: 0.3G | Fat: 18G | Saturated fatty acids: 3G | Polyunsaturated fat: 2G | Monounsaturated fatty acids: 13G | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1G | Sugar: 3G | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on cooking method and brand of ingredients used.
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