Chicken Thigh Marinade
User Reviews
5
213 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 11 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Thigh Marinade
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This marinade blends olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic to impart flavor and tenderize chicken thighs. The mixture coats the chicken, allowing the flavors to penetrate over time before cooking. It’s designed to enhance the natural richness of chicken thighs while adding a balance of savory, sweet, and herbaceous notes.
Description
The Chicken Thigh Marinade consists of olive oil as a base for moisture, brown sugar for subtle sweetness, and soy sauce for umami and saltiness. Lemon zest adds a fresh citrus note, while fresh parsley and thyme bring herbal brightness. Garlic adds pungency, and salt and black pepper season the mixture. The marinade is whisked together, then the chicken thighs are thoroughly coated and refrigerated to marinate from one hour up to 24 hours. After marinating, the chicken can be cooked by any preferred method such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, plus more for garnish, fresh leaves
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Add 2 pounds of chicken thighs to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
893mg
(37%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
213 reviews
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