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    Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe

    Published: Nov 21, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    The best whole chicken marinade recipe that's easy, quick, and takes just 5 minutes to put together. This chicken marinade makes chicken flavorful, tender, juicy, and delicious. You can also use it on chicken breast, legs, wings, or even turkey.

    whole chicken marinated.

    We all want great-tasting, juicy and flavorful chicken, and that is where this chicken marinade comes in. It tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with flavor. So if you are looking for a great marinade for your Christmas chicken, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Sunday roast chicken, this is the one that will give you a memorable taste.

    Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe

    This easy whole chicken marinade recipe is quick. All you need to do is measure out the ingredients and mix them together to get this healthy marinade for chicken.

    It's a combination of spices, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients. All ingredients used are simple and easily accessible.

    Marinating chicken is when you pour marinade or soak the chicken in marinade. Doing this adds extra moisture to the meat and prevents it from drying out during roasting, baking, or grilling.

    This chicken marinade smells and tastes amazing and the chicken comes out aromatic, and delicious.

    It uses a few simple ingredients, but it's packed full of flavor. It tenderizes and enhances the chicken flavor.

    This roast chicken marinade is different from chicken brine.

    the marinade in a small bowl.

    Ingredients

    Parsley

    Rosemary

    Oregano

    Garlic powder

    Onion granules

    Paprika

    Black pepper

    Salt

    Olive oil

    Lemon juice or cider vinegar

    Soy sauce

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    How To Make Whole Chicken Marinade

    Measure out all the ingredients.

    Add the paprika, parsley, garlic granules, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and black pepper into a bowl. Mix it well.

    dried ingredients in a bowl.

    Add in the soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice.

    Mix everything till well combined. 

    It's ready to apply on Chicken.

    whole chicken marinade.

    How To Marinate Whole Chicken

    If the chicken is frozen, thaw it first. 

    Rub the whole chicken with this marinade including inside the cavity, and under the skin. 

    You can also further inject the marinade or pierce the chicken with the tip of a knife and insert the marinade.

    whole chicken marinated.

    How Long To Marinate Chicken

    It's best to marinate whole chicken for at least 4 hours. Although the best outcome is when chicken is marinated for 12 hours.

    After applying the marinade all over the whole chicken including under the skin, and in the cavity, cover the bowl or tray with foil then put it in the fridge to marinate. 

    Bring chicken out 30 minutes before frying, or roasting to allow it to get to room temperature. 

    What to Use this Marinade On

    This chicken marinade can be used on different parts of the chicken and other meats. Some suggestions of what to use on are below:

    Deep fried whole chicken

    Christmas Roast Chicken

    Chicken legs

    Easter Chicken

    Chicken breast

    Turkey

    Chicken wings

    It can also be used on turkey and some vegetables.

    chicken marinated with the chicken marinade.

    How To Store

    This whole chicken marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To store in the fridge, put the marinade in an airtight container and put it in the fridge.

    It can also be stored in the freezer where it will last for up to 3 months.

    When ready to use it, thaw it first then stir to combine the mix before applying to chicken.

    Store marinated chicken in the fridge to keep it at a safe temperature. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

    Tips

    • It can be made ahead and stored for up to 24 hours.
    • Substitute dried herbs for fresh if that's what you have.
    • Marinate whole chicken for at least 4 hours to properly infuse flavor and tenderise the meat.
    • Thaw the chicken before you marinate it.
    the marinade in a small bowl.

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    Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe

    Kemi
    The best whole chicken marinade recipe that's easy, quick, and takes just 5 minutes to put together. This chicken marinade makes chicken flavorful, tender, juicy, and delicious. You can also use it on chicken breast, legs, wings, or even turkey.
    4.35 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    mix time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 1
    Calories 71 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
    • 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Onion granules
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Measure out all the ingredients.
    • Add the paprika, parsley, garlic granules, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and black pepper into a bowl. Mix it well.
    • Add in the soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice.
      Mix everything till well combined. 
    • It's ready to apply on Chicken.

    Notes

    • It can be made ahead and stored for up to 24 hours.
    • Substitute dried herbs for fresh if that's what you have.
    • Marinate whole chicken for at least 4 hours to properly infuse flavor and tenderise the meat.
    • Thaw the chicken before you marinate it.
    This will marinate a 2kg chicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2265mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 686IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
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