How to make marinated chicken

Chicken is one of the most consumed meats and from making it so much you may have run out of ideas to prepare it. The marinade is an excellent option to surprise and make the same old meat with a taste like never before. It’s simple and you barely get the kitchen dirty … We don’t see any downsides to it, so here we go with the best recipes to marinate chicken.

We start at the beginning: what exactly is marinate and how it differs from macerating, because it is not the same, even if it seems like it. Marinating is a millenary culinary process that consists of preserving a food raw, with marinade, so that it softens and acquires the seasoning and aroma. Depending on the liquid used in the marinating process, we can be doing (among others): marinade (pickled food), ceviche (with lemon juice) or adobo (mixture of oil and paprika).

When adventuremos a food is soaked in an aromatic liquid such as oils, vinegars, juice or wine so that it softens, acquires a certain smell and cooks. The maceration allows to extract the juices or soluble parts of the food.

Marinade for chicken breast

There are endless recipes for marinating chicken and it’s easy to create a new one by following a tried and true one. We start with this delicious marinade that goes great for the breast and leaves a slightly spicy thanks to the mustard.

Ingredients

1. Extra virgin olive oil

2. Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce (be careful not to get out of hand)

3. Salsa Worcestershire

4. Lemon juice

5. Brown sugar (optional)

6. Dried rosemary

7. Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard

8. Salt and ground black pepper

9. Garlic powder

The technique It couldn’t be simpler: mix all the ingredients well and add the chicken that you are going to marinate. You can use a bowl or freezer bag to preserve the chicken and marinade. You should leave it in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours and it is recommended that it be 24 hours. Remember to reserve a little sauce in a container in case you need it during cooking.

How to cook marinated chicken

1. Marinated chicken, a Grill: preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Let the heat of the embers cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until it is cooked through. Brush the chicken occasionally with the reserved marinade. Remove the chicken from the grill and cover it with aluminum foil. Let it sit for at least five minutes before serving.

2. Marinated chicken, al horno: preheat the oven and place the marinated chicken on a shallow baking sheet. Cook for 18 to 22 minutes. Let it rest for five minutes before serving.

3. Marinated chicken, en the pan: Put a little oil in and slightly heat the pan. Let the chicken cook for about ten minutes on each side. Before serving let it rest.

Marinade for chicken wings

This recipe that we leave below to give a better flavor to chicken wings can also be used for other types of food and they are also spectacular: prawns, vegetables, fish, turkey, for example.

Ingredients

• Lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 to 2 lemons

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, depending on how hot you like it

• 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill, parsley, coriander, basil, or a combination (optional)

Beats all ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, red pepper and black pepper until the salt has dissolved. Add the garlic, lemon zest, and herbs (if you decide to use them). Put it all in the fridge and use it within two hours.

To marinate the chicken, you know, put the marinade and chicken in a bag or container that you can close tightly and leave it to marinate in the fridge. As it is so tasty, just 20 minutes will suffice. Be careful not to leave the meat to marinate for more than a day because the lemon can make it tough.