Marinade for Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in a shallow dish or large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
3. Cover the dish or seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
4. When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.

Interesting Facts

• Marinating chicken in acidic ingredients helps make it more tender and juicy.
• This marinade is also great for other types of meat such as pork, beef, and fish.
• Adding a little bit of honey to the marinade will help it caramelize on the outside of the chicken when cooked.