Lemon Chicken Marinade Recipe for Flavorful Dinners
A zesty and flavorful marinade for chicken that enhances the taste and tenderness of the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Cook the chicken as desired (grill, bake, or pan-fry) until fully cooked.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
- This marinade works well with other proteins like fish or tofu.
- Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg