Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe
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.
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.
FAQS- Whole Roast Chicken Marinade
Can this marinade be injected into the chicken?
Yes, it can. I recommend blending it so it’s smooth and passes through the injector easily with no blockage.
How many kg of chicken can I use this on?
This recipe is enough for up to 2kg chicken. If you require more, you can double, triple, or multiply the recipe to get the required quantity.
Can it be used on spatchcock chicken?
Yes, this marinade can be used on spatchcock chicken, half chicken, Christmas chicken, roast chicken, and any chicken cut.
Ingredients
Here are what you will need to make marinade for whole chicken:
Parsley
Rosemary
Oregano
Garlic powder
Onion granules
Paprika
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
Lemon juice or cider vinegar
Soy sauce
How To Make Whole Chicken Marinade
Here are the step-by-step instructions on 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.
Add in the soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Mix everything till well combined.
It’s ready to apply on Chicken.
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.
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.
Marinated Roast Chicken
When the chicken has been marinated, It’s time to roast it. Here’s how to make marinated roast chicken:
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F
Place the marinated chicken in a baking tray.
Bake marinated chicken in the oven for 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165F.
Bring out the chicken and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Cut and serve.
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 tenderize the meat.
- Thaw the chicken before you marinate it.
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Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion granules
- 1/2 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.
