Savory Wine Marinade for Chicken
Elevate your chicken dishes with this *Savory Wine Marinade for Chicken*, a bold and aromatic blend designed to infuse every bite with irresistible depth. Featuring a base of dry red wine, olive oil, and soy sauce, this marinade is enriched with fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick, minced garlic for a punch of flavor, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Fragrant rosemary and thyme sprigs add an earthy aroma, while a dash of black pepper ties everything together. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, the marinade tenderizes the chicken and locks in the rich, savory flavors after just a few hours—or overnight for maximum infusion. Whether you're cooking juicy chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, this quick and easy recipe will transform your meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for dinner parties, BBQs, or weekday dinners, this wine-based marinade is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry red wine
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 pounds Chicken (e.g., breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, gently pressing them to release their aroma and flavor.
Season the marinade with ground black pepper and give it a final stir.
Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Proceed with your preferred cooking method, such as grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve immediately and enjoy the depth of flavor imparted by this savory wine marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2656 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 286.1 g | 572% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2895 mg | 62% | |
*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.
