Name: Herb-Lemon Marinade for Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs , such as tarragon, chives, basil, or parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons water

Herb-Lemon Marinade for Chicken

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on March 8, 2009

Time

15 minutes, plus 30 minutes marinating

Yield

Makes enough for 2 pounds of chicken

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, basil, or parsley1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)1 teaspoon sugar 1 ½ teaspoons table salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water

Before You Begin

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts should be marinated for no less than 30 minutes and no more than 1 hour. Skin-on, bone-in chicken should be marinated for at least 45 minutes and no longer than 90 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk together ingredients in medium bowl. Place marinade and chicken in gallon-sized zipper-lock bag; press out as much air as possible and seal bag. Depending on chicken type, refrigerate 30 to 90 minutes (see note), flipping bag halfway through to ensure that chicken marinates evenly.