Can I use this recipe for other meats and proteins?

Yes absolutely! It works for tofu, pork, turkey breast and even seafood. Marinate tofu and seafood for 30 minutes only. Turkey and pork can be marinated for 4 to 12 hours. This is also a great marinade to use for vegetables. I love it on peppers and eggplant.

Can I marinate for longer than 12 hours?

We do not recommend it. The lemon in the marinade will start to denature the chicken and make it tough. Instead, you can remove the chicken from the marinade and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to grill it.

Can I cook the chicken on the stove or in the oven instead?

If you want to cook this chicken indoors you can use a grill pan, a skillet or cook it in the oven. Make sure to take the internal temperature to ensure it is cooked to a safe temperature of 165 before resting and serving. We love our Thermapen for checking if our meat is cooked through.

How long does the marinade last?

You can store this chicken marinade in the fridge for up to a week in a tightly sealed container.

Garlic Lemon Chicken Marinade

Name: Garlic Lemon Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lemon, preferably organic; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno, optional; 1 tablespoon chopped oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

Description

With only 10 minutes of prep, this recipe for Garlic Lemon Chicken Marinade transforms grilled chicken breast from boring to juicy and flavorful.

Ingredients

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1 lemon, preferably organic
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno, optional
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

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Instructions

Zest the lemon. Cut in half and juice it.
Combine lemon zest and juice, garlic and olive oil in a mini prep, blender or in the blending jar for an immersion blender. Puree until the garlic is finely chopped.
Add jalapeno, oregano, salt and pepper and pulse just to combine. Store in the refrigerator up to one week, or freeze up to 3 months.
Place chicken in a shallow dish or in a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over it. Let chicken marinate for 4 to 12 hours.
Preheat grill to high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Grill, turning occasionally until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Rest the chicken 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This recipe makes enough marinade for 1 to 2 pounds chicken. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or bone in chicken. For bone-in chicken, use indirect cooking heat to prevent flare-ups.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 ounces chicken
Calories: 223
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 223 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 37 g