Herb Butter Chicken Marinade
Herb Butter Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken pieces, such as breasts, thighs, or drumsticks
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, chopped parsley, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and light soy sauce. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade. Ensure all chicken pieces are thoroughly coated. You can also place the chicken and marinade in a resealable plastic bag, pressing out excess air before sealing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cover the bowl (or seal the bag) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-6 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. For best results and deeper flavor, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Cook the chicken according to your preferred method (grilling, baking, pan-frying) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Herb Butter Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken pieces, such as breasts, thighs, or drumsticks
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, chopped parsley, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and light soy sauce. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade. Ensure all chicken pieces are thoroughly coated. You can also place the chicken and marinade in a resealable plastic bag, pressing out excess air before sealing.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cover the bowl (or seal the bag) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-6 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. For best results and deeper flavor, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Cook the chicken according to your preferred method (grilling, baking, pan-frying) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).