Chicken Marinade →
This marinade comes from the Weber Grill Cookbook It is a great marinade for grilled chicken. Remember, to prevent flare-ups when grilling, pat the chicken dry with paper towels before placing on the grill.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine, sherry, or balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano (see note)
½ teaspoon sweet basil (see note)
½ teaspoon garlic powder or two cloves of garlic crushed/minced
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
*Note: substitute 1 ½ teaspoons Herbes de Provence for oregano and basil, or 1 teaspoon each of ground dried thyme and dried rosemary.
Herbes de Provence- from Emeril Lagasse
2 tablespoons dried savory
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried fennel seed
*Note: grind the dried herbs with a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Spice mix keeps well stored in an air-tight container. Excellent used on Roast Chicken.