Description
This Chicken Thigh Marinade infuses your meat with flavor, making each bite juicy and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Whisk until well blended, then add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake marinated chicken thighs for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight. Serve with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (marinade only)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons marinade
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chicken Thigh Marinade, chicken marinade, easy chicken recipe