Chicken Marinade

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This is a recipe for a marinade used to impart flavor to chicken before cooking.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (125 ml/4.2 US fl oz) chicken broth
  • ¾ cup (185 ml/6.3 US fl oz) white wine
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon pepper
  • 3 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup (85 g/3.0 oz) honey
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 ml/2.0 US fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 10 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
Chicken Marinade

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Procedure

  1. Combine all ingredients in a gallon size zip-top bag.
  2. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks before using to marinate chicken.
  3. To use, proceed as directed in given recipe OR submerge chicken in marinade and let rest for several hours in the fridge before cooking.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Do not store and/or reuse this marinade once it has been in contact with raw meat.