Chicken Marinades?

Post by **Sylvus** » June 1, 2006, 12:51 pm

I'm planning on using my grill a lot this summer to make Chicken, and I would like any suggestions on different marinades (or whatnot) to make and use, just to add some variety.

I'd prefer to make them from scratch rather than buying a bottle of something, as I'm trying to avoid the heinous ingredients (hydrogenated oil, high fructose syrup, etc) that are present in everything at the store these days. That said, I'm probably not against using a pre-made bottle of something if it only uses natural ingredients.

Can anyone help me out? I know Pherr can at least!

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » June 1, 2006, 1:56 pm

Both are good for 3-5 pieces of chicken or pork, 1+ hour soaks are best:

1/2 can cola
1/4 cup good soy sauce
3-4 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
black pepper to taster
white peper to taste

1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
1/4 cup good soy sauce
3-4 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp finely ground ginger
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
pepper to taste
1 tbsp fish sauce or anchovy paste

For fish:
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp finely ground ginger
1 tbsp garlic powder
pepper to taste

Great on Salmon, basically dunk them in it just prior to throwning them on the grill. White fish like gropuer and tilapia taste a lot like shrimp afterwards, no clue why but it's pretty good. Don't leave fish in it very long as it pickles them.

laneela · Post by **laneela** » June 1, 2006, 2:35 pm

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp crushed basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper

This is the simplified version, you can replace all of the herbs and powders with fresh versions and just eye them. You can also replace the mayo with yogurt for a lighter/healthier marinade. Marinade this overnight. It's absolutely yum.

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » June 1, 2006, 6:55 pm

Olive oil, chopped thyme, basil, oregano, mint and marjoram (all fresh) and some minced shallots

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » June 1, 2006, 9:54 pm

Here is my super-quick chicken fix:

Lemon juice (or lime)
Olive oil
fresh rosemary
Garlic
Salt
Pepper

Easy, basic, but tastee!

Post by **Sylvus** » June 2, 2006, 1:46 am

Thanks for the suggestions, folks. For those that didn't give measurements, you just eyeball it to be enough to cover the chix?

Drolgin Steingrinder · Post by **Drolgin Steingrinder** » June 2, 2006, 9:06 am

Pesto.

alternately:

Olive tapernada, lemon juice, black pepper, rosemary.

alternately:

sundried tomato paste, basel, oregano, black pepper, a little chili or piri-piri.

alternately:

a reduction of shallots, garlic and white wine, seasoned with worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder and pepper.

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » June 7, 2006, 11:04 am

Jerk Marinade

12 green onions, chopped
2 onion, chopped
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup ginger root, chopped
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground allspice
juice of 1 lime

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » June 8, 2006, 1:25 pm

jerk this!

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » June 13, 2006, 11:14 pm

Pherr the Dorf wrote:jerk this!

I've had Jerk Pork, Fish, Shrimp, Chicken and Goat...I'm pretty sure Dorf would be palatable...bit stringy though...

BTW sub Habs in place of the J's if you are of a mind...

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » June 13, 2006, 11:31 pm

Arborealus wrote:
Pherr the Dorf wrote:jerk this!
I've had Jerk Pork, Fish, Shrimp, Chicken and Goat...I'm pretty sure Dorf would be palatable...bit stringy though...

BTW sub Habs in place of the J's if you are of a mind...

Jerk Lobster Tail & Jerk Pumpkin Soup ftw...

Jamaica.