Best Unique Zesty Herb Marinade Recipes

BESSY'S ZESTY GRILLED GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN

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Though seemingly unconventional, this recipe will surely please anyone. The combination of exotic ingredients comes together perfectly to form an altogether delicious grilled chicken.

Provided by Mildred Smith

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup white sugar
½ tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon saffron
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried sage

Steps:

Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for medium heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

UNIQUE ZESTY HERB MARINADE

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Make and share this Unique Zesty Herb Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fightingorillas

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or large plastic bag with either your selection of meat-preferably fish or poultry.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes, but preferably overnight.

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