Chicken Thigh Marinade
This chicken thigh marinade infuses juicy, tender chicken with a robust flavor that balances sweetness and savory notes, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil to it.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar and stir until combined, ensuring the sugar starts dissolving.
- Pour in the soy sauce, followed by the lemon zest, and mix to create a balanced flavor profile.
- Add the chopped parsley and thyme to the mixture.
- Measure and incorporate the salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat them thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably for 2 to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Cooking
- Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method: grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate chicken thighs for at least 2 to 6 hours. You can use leftover marinade to baste the chicken during cooking, but ensure it is boiled if it has come into contact with raw chicken.