Lemon And Thyme Marinade For Poultry Food

LEMON AND THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
• Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
• Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.

GRIDDLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON & THYME

Steps:

• Mix the chicken breasts with the lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, the olive oil, garlic and thyme.
• Season, then cook on a heated griddle or on a barbecue for 4-5 mins each side. Serve the chicken with a generous dollop of hummus, a drizzle of olive oil, plus the olives and lemon wedges.

BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN WITH THYME, LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, 2 tablespoons of the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of onion in a large baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat in the oil. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down and slowly grill until the fat renders and the skin becomes golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Turn the chicken over, close the cover and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 20 minutes longer. Remove from the grill, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
• Mix together the remaining garlic, thyme and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and sprinkle over the cut chicken.

LEMON GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• In a large ziploc bag add the chicken legs, melted butter, olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Close the ziploc bag and toss everything together well.
• Place the ziploc bag in the fridge and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 F degrees.
• Transfer the chicken legs to a large casserole dish and place the lemon slices in between the legs. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until legs are golden brown and cooked through.
• Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.

LEMON AND THYME LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place lamb chops in a shallow dish, and brush with the olive oil mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place lamb chops on grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

LEMON HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat.
• Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Cook meat as desired.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• CHICKEN STOCK MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and CHICKEN STOCK MIXTURE; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat canola oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• If making chicken breasts, place them on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and with a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound into an even thickness. (If using tenders or thighs, you can skip the pounding).
• With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).
• In a large ziptop bag, combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken. Seal the bag, removing as much excess air as possible.
• "Squish" the bag to coat the chicken, then place the bag on a plate or inside a shallow baking dish to guard against leaks.
• Marinate the chicken at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes (the longer the better), or refrigerate for up to 12 hours (I find about 5 to 6 hours is ideal-since this is a small amount of lemon juice, you can push to 24 hours if absolutely necessary). Do not let marinade for longer, or the meat will start to break down. Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to cooking.
• When ready to cook: Preheat your grill to medium high (425 to 450 degrees F) or preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess.
• To grill: cook chicken over high heat until charred in spots and the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, flipping halfway through, about 8 to 12 minutes total for breasts or thighs or 4 to 8 minutes for tenders. Do not overcook!
• To bake: Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a foil- or parchment-lined baking dish large enough to hold it comfortably without the chicken touching. Bake the chicken until it reaches 160 F to 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part. Don't overcook! For breasts you will need about 14 to 16 minutes (for small/medium breasts that are about 6 to 7 ounces), 16 to 20 minutes (for medium/large breasts that are 8 to 10 ounces), or 20 to 25 minutes (for larger breasts). Bake thighs or tenders for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a plate and cover. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve!

LEMON LIME CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl. Combine the lime and lemon juices, wine, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme. Pour over the chicken, turn to coat well and let stand for 30 minutes, covered.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a well-greased 13 inch x 9 inch baking pan. Dot the chicken pieces with the butter. Add a bit of the marinade to the baking dish but discard the rest. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 40 - 50 minutes or until the chicken is fork tender. Turn as needed to cook evenly.

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper) and mix well.
• Pour the marinade into a ziploc plastic storage bag then add the chicken. Squeeze out the excess air while you seal the bag securely.
• Rub the marinade into the chicken through the bag by squishing the marinade around the bagged chicken.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best results. Freeze for up to 3 months.

LEMON AND THYME MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in a small bowl.

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a large nonreactive dish or put them in a large food storage bag that can be sealed.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Spoon the lemon mixture over chicken. Cover or seal and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, turning frequently to keep the chicken coated with the marinade.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain well.
• Pour the marinade into a saucepan and set aside.
• Arrange the chicken in a shallow baking dish. Brush with the melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the marinade over high heat and bring it to a full boil .
• Brush the marinade over the chicken pieces. Continue baking for about 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until the chicken is browned and thoroughly cooked, basting frequently.
• Garnish the chicken with the lemon slices and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Boil remaining marinade for 1 minute and spoon some over the chicken just before serving, or serve on the side.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic into a small bowl.
• Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Mix it around a little so that all the pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl then put it into your fridge to marinate for 30 minutes - 24 hours.

LEMON-HERB MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow baking dish or a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, zest, juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour marinade over chicken; turn to coat. Let marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to 24.

LEMON AND THYME MARINADE FOR POULTRY

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in a small bowl.
• Marinate chicken or turkey for several hours prior to broiling, grilling, or barbecuing.