Introduce some flavour with these easy to prepare marinades.

  • Serves: 6 people
  • Prep time: 120 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
    • Irish

    Chicken Marinades

    Recipe Information

    Ingredients
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    Orange and Basil Chicken Marinade

    4 Chicken Breasts, slashed

    ½ Orange, juiced and zest

    2 tbsp Soy Sauce

    2 Garlic cloves, chopped finely

    3 tbsp fresh Basil, sliced finely

    3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

    Lemon and Thyme Chicken Marinade

    4 Chicken Breasts, slashed (or pack of 8-10 Chicken Drumsticks, slashed)

    1 Lemon, juiced and zest

    3 tbsp Thyme, chopped finely

    2 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar (or other White Vinegar)

    1 tbsp Demerara Sugar

    6 tbsp Vegetable Oil

    4 Garlic Cloves, chopped finely

    1 tbsp Black Pepper

    Method

    Orange and Basil Chicken Marinade:

    Mix all ingredients together (except one spoon of basil and half the orange zest).

    Marinade chicken for 2 hours.

    Barbecue the chicken until cooked, about 5 minutes each side.

    Sprinkle on remaining zest and basil; season with sea salt.

    Lemon and Thyme Chicken Marinade:

    Mix all ingredients together and marinade chicken for 2 hours.

    Cook on a barbecue for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

    Season with lemon juice and sea salt.