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.