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Italian Chicken Marinade

Italian Chicken Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Method
 

  1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.
  2. Pound the chicken to an even 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness and pat dry.
  3. Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour in the marinade, and coat well. Marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or bake at 400°F for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping once, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky salt.

Notes

The chicken needs at least 30 minutes to marinate before cooking; if you’re short on time, even 20 minutes at room temperature makes a noticeable difference. Marinating longer than 2 hours can start to break down the surface too much, so set a timer if you tend to lose track.