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Italian Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade that infuses chicken with the essence of Italian herbs and spices, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Marinade
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken pieces to the bag with the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
  2. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mg

Notes

This marinade works well with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. For best results, marinate overnight.

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