Lemon-Garlic Marinade
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This simple marinade adds a boost of flavor to chicken. Two hours is long enough to marinate. If chicken sits too long in the mixture, the acid in the lemon may toughen it.


Lemon-Garlic Marinade

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Servings: Makes 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Related Categories: Garlic, Lemons, Marinades, Quick and Easy
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 1  tsp.
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/4  cup
    lemon juice
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    snipped fresh tarragon or 1 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    coarsely ground black pepper
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  • 4  cloves
    garlic, minced
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, tarragon, pepper, and garlic.
2.
To use, pour marinade over chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish; seal bag. Turn bag to coat chicken. Or pour marinade over chicken in a ceramic or glass bowl or dish. Turn chicken to coat. Cover container.
3.
Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Brush chicken with marinade halfway through grilling. Discard remaining marinade. Makes 4 (1 tablespoon servings) (enough for 2 pounds chicken).
Nutrition information
Calories 64, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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