Garlic Herb Marinade Recipe

Why Make This Recipe

Garlic Herb Marinade is a fantastic way to add flavor to your chicken. With fresh garlic and aromatic herbs, this marinade brings out the best in your meat. It’s simple to make and perfect for those busy weekdays or weekend barbecues. Plus, marinating chicken not only infuses it with flavor but also helps keep it tender and juicy during cooking.

How to Make Garlic Herb Marinade

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chicken (breasts or thighs)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
2. Whisk until well combined.
3. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it.
4. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
5. Grill or bake chicken as desired. Reserve any leftover marinade for salad dressing.

How to Serve Garlic Herb Marinade

Once your chicken is cooked, serve it hot alongside your favorite sides. This could be steamed vegetables, rice, or even a fresh salad. Drizzling some of the reserved marinade over the dish can add an extra punch of flavor.

How to Store Garlic Herb Marinade

If you have leftover marinade before adding it to the chicken, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for about a week. However, once the marinade has been used on the chicken, it’s best to discard any leftover mixture for food safety reasons.

Tips to Make Garlic Herb Marinade

• For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. This gives more time for flavors to seep in.
• Adjust the herbs according to your taste; fresh herbs are great if you have them.
• Make sure to apply the marinade to the chicken evenly for robust flavor.

Variation

You can customize this marinade easily. Try adding fresh lemon juice or some crushed red pepper for a spicy kick. You can also use this marinade for fish or veggies, making it a versatile choice for many meals.

FAQs

Can I use this marinade for other meats?
Yes! This marinade works well with beef, pork, and even fish.

How long can I marinate the chicken?
You can marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, but marinating overnight is ideal for the best flavor.

What if I don’t have red wine vinegar?
You can substitute red wine vinegar with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a slightly different taste.

Garlic Herb Marinade for Chicken

This garlic herb marinade is a simple and flavorful way to enhance your chicken with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weekdays or weekend barbecues.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Marinade

Cuisine: American

Calories: 270

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Marinade

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil Fresh herbs can be used as an alternative.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Main Ingredient

• 1 pound chicken (breasts or thighs)

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
2. Whisk until well combined.
3. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it.
4. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

Cooking

1. Grill or bake chicken as desired.
2. Reserve any leftover marinade for salad dressing.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to allow flavors to seep in. Adjust the herbs according to taste.