This lemon garlic chicken marinade is super simple to make, healthy, and full of flavor. Simply marinate your favorite chicken in lemon juice, oil, garlic, and herbs then grill it, bake it, or freeze it for later!
Ingredients
¼ cuplemon juice, (freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
¼ cup olive oil
2tablespoonsEACH: minced fresh oregano, thyme, and rosemary, (or sub 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning)
1teaspoonEACH: sea salt and pepper
2clovesgarlic, minced
2lbs.chicken thighs or breast
Instructions
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic into a small bowl.
¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons EACH: minced fresh oregano, thyme, and rosemary, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Mix it around a little so that all the pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl then put it into your fridge to marinate for 30 minutes - 24 hours.
2 lbs. chicken thighs or breast
Cook the chicken
Bake: Put the chicken and all of the marinade into a shallow baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, uncovered, for 15 minutes for boneless thighs, 20-25 minutes for breast, and 35-40 minutes for bone-in thighs.
Grill: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes for boneless thighs, 18-22 minutes for breast, and 30-35 minutes (over indirect heat) for bone-in thighs.
Optional: freeze the chicken
Put the raw chicken into freezer bags then pour the marinade over the top. Squish the bag around a little so that the chicken is coated in the marinade then seal the bag and put it into your freezer.