Red Wine Chicken Marinade
Infuse your chicken with the bold, sophisticated flavors of this Red Wine Chicken Marinade—a recipe designed to take your cooking to gourmet heights. Combining the deep richness of dry red wine with the earthy goodness of fresh rosemary and thyme, this marinade is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of honey, the umami kick of soy sauce, and the aromatic warmth of minced garlic. It’s quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and works beautifully with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. Marinate your chicken for at least 2 hours—or better yet, overnight—for a tender, flavor-packed dish that can be grilled, baked, or pan-seared to perfection. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or elevating a weeknight meal, this red wine marinade guarantees restaurant-worthy results that will leave everyone craving more. Ideal for keyword searches like "chicken marinade with wine," "easy chicken marinade," and "gourmet chicken recipes."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry red wine
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pounds Chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry red wine, olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well blended.
Place the chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks) into a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours, but for best flavors, marinate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and allow the excess liquid to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
Cook the chicken using your preferred method, such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve hot and enjoy the rich, savory flavor of the red wine marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 703 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.5 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 727 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
