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Are you ready to amp up your weeknight dinner? Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade is sure to impress at your next backyard bbq! Featuring an easy chicken marinade combining freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon, vanilla, garlic and ginger.
Table of Contents
- 😍 Why You’ll Love This Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
- 🗒 Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
- 👀 How To Make Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
- 🗒️ Variations & Substitutions
- 🤝 Pairs Well With
- 🤔 FAQ’s
- 🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
- 👩🏻🍳 Hungry For More?
- 💌 Let’s Stay Connected
- Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade Recipe
😍 Why You’ll Love This Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
Easy prep: quick and simple to make using fridge and pantry staples.
Juicy chicken: tenderizes and infuses the chicken with a delicious, bright citrus flavour.
Versatile: grill, pan fry, bbq or air fry.
🗒 Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
Chicken breasts: alternatively you can use thighs or drums.
Olive oil: used in the marinade which allows the chicken to retain moisture and creates a golden crust when grilled or fried.
Orange juice: freshly squeezed, gives the chicken a slightly sweet, bright citrus flavour.
Lemon juice: adds a subtle zest which cuts through the bitterness of the olive oil.
Vanilla: I am using Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract which adds a warm, slightly sweet flavour that complements the citrus.
Garlic cloves: for a zesty kick.
Ginger root: adds a distinct and slightly spicy flavour profile which pairs well with the garilc.
Perfect seasoning blend: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, thyme, and parsley.
👀 How To Make Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
Prep the chicken: first, blot the chicken dry and slice into cutlets.
Season: secondly, season the chicken on both sides with my perfect seasioning blend.
Prep the marinade: then, add all of the marinade ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well.
Marinade: then, pour the marinade directly over the chicken and toss to combine, ensuring each piece is fully covered.
Rest: for 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
Cook: finally, bake, fry or grill.
🗒️ Variations & Substitutions
Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade substitutions⬇️
Chicken: alternatively, you can use chicken thighs for an even juicier result. Moreover, this marinade works on pork, shrimp or your favourite vegetables.
Acid: in addition, you can swap the lemon juice for lime juice or your favourite vinegar. However, I do recommend using fresh over bottled.
🤝 Pairs Well With
- Raw Carrot Salad with Calabrian Chili & Tahini Dressing
- Caesar Pasta Salad
- Lemon Herb Pasta Salad
- Honey Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta & Crispy Garlic
- Crispy Rice Salad With Peanut Lime Dressing
🤔 FAQ’s
You can, although it will alter the flavour. Fresh citrus in this recipe will provide a more fresh, vibrant citrus flavour.
Absolutely! For example, lime and grapefruit would also work well.
First, consider the quantity of chicken. A larger amount of chicken will require a larger amount of marinade.
Secondly, consider the size and shape of your chicken. Smaller pieces like cutlets or wings will require less marinade.
In general, the rule is to ensure all pieces of chicken are fully coated with the marinade.
Finally, remember that when marinading any meat, this should be done in the fridge.
Generally, it’s not safe to use a marinade that has been in contact with raw chicken. However, there’s an exception. If you set aside some of the marinade before adding it to the chicken, you can use it. Therefore, reserving some at the beginning is the best way to add a little extra sauce at the end.
Absolutely! In fact, nearly all marinades are versatile. For instance, this marinade will work with tofu, shrimp, pork or vegetables.
Yes, you can freeze marinated chicken! Simply place the chicken in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Then, when you’re ready to cook the chicken, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.
🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat simply microwave for 30-45 seconds or bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until warm throughout.
👩🏻🍳 Hungry For More?
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Oven Baked Ribs with Espresso BBQ Sauce
- Stuffed Onions (Onion Dolma)
- Orecchiette with Asparagus and Peas
💌 Let’s Stay Connected
Keep in touch with me on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest! If you do make this recipe (or any recipe of mine) don’t forget to leave a review.
Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Large frying pan
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts, cut horizontally to make 8 thinner pieces
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried sage
- dried thyme
- dried parsley
Marinade:
- 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla, I am using Simply Organic
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: using paper towel, blot the chicken on both sides to remove any excess moisture. Next, carefully slice through the chicken breast horizontally from one side to the other until sliced all the way through creating two thinner pieces. Repeat until you are left with 8 pieces of chicken.
- Season: generously season both sides of your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, dried thyme, and dried parsley.Add the prepared chicken to a large bowl or resealable bag.
- Prepare the marinade: to a small mixing bowl, add all of the marinade ingredients and mix well.
- Marinade: pour the marinade directly over the chicken ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Rest: allow the chicken to rest for at least 1 hour in the fridge, or up to 4 hours. (see notes below)
- Cook: bake, fry or grill as desired. Once your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F it's ready.Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
