After almost two years now, this has become one of our favorite chicken marinades. Originally created from an abundance of lemons and limes on hand, I just added some oil and spices and went with it.
We loved it. Allowing the chicken to rest for 24 hours prior to cooking really helped the flavor penetrate all the way through the meat. After meals like this one, I am once again happy to live in the southwest.
It’s always nice to be able to grill through the winter in lovely weather.
FREEZER MEAL: Combine the marinade and chicken in a gallon size Ziploc and freeze them together.
When you are ready to cook the chicken, thaw in the refrigerator, allowing the marinade to work its flavors throughout the meat. Once thawed, cook as described above.
Lemon Lime Herbed Marinade for Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light flavored olive oil
- juice of 4 small lemons
- juice of 4 small limes
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons herbs de provence
- 4 pounds chicken thighs
Instructions
- Combine everything except the chicken in a small bowl and whisk together. Place the chicken pieces in an airtight container or large ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the container. Shake the container to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 24 hours, turning the container a few times to ensure even coverage with the marinade.
- When you are ready to grill or bake the chicken, allow the meat to warm on the counter for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
The Starving Student says
But that's the whole fun in grilling! You go outside in the middle of a blizzard (wearing only a t-shirt and some flip-flops) and see if your food can cook before the grill loses its heat completely! Or at least that's how we do it in Canada. Either way the recipe looks yummy. I always choose chicken thighs because they have so much more flavor than chicken breast…happy grilling!!!
My Journey With Candida says
We grill all winter long too, Even in a snow storm. I have our grill under the porch and we put our coats on and grill away.
Lemon, lime chicken sounds good.
Jennifer says
Ooh this sounds good! We grill all winter long too…I love it!
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Andrea {From the Bookshelf} says
Great marinade! (I grill all winter in NY – well unless we have FEET of snow out back!)
I usually make my marinades when I come home with the chicken and freeze them together. This way while thawing, all the marinade gets it work done!
The Walmart Ninja says
Ok so I'm going to ask a dumb question…what is herbs de provence?
Muriel Miller says
This looks and sounds delicious! I just came across your blog and am loving all of your recipes so far! I am your newest follower 🙂
Dzoli says
I do use regularly lemon in marinade.Especially chicken loves lemon.I put halve of the lemon in the chicken when I roast it.It helps keep the meat moist and atsts greta.Haven't tried lime
Velva says
Poultry and citrus are a fabulous flavor combination. Love it.
Velva
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
That sounds like a fabulous marinade!
Words Of Deliciousness says
The citrus sounds great with chicken. The chicken looks great.
Margo says
yum – that's a different marinade. I think I would add the lime and lemon zest too. I'm bookmarking this.
Chris says
Nice marinade full of bright flavor. Of course the long soak definitely helps.
The Slow Roasted Italian says
Sounds delicious!
Mary says
Ninja – I hadn't heard of Herbes de Provence until a few years ago myself. It is supposed to be a mixture of herbs typical of Provence. The standard mixture typically contains savory, fennel, basil, thyme, and lavender flowers and other herbs.
Grace In Full Measure says
I was about to ask you about herbs de provence as well. Thanks for the info! 🙂
Stefanie says
Wonderful flavor combo! Such bright flavors! I still have some nice grilling weather ahead, so I'll need to try this 🙂
Becki's Whole Life says
This sounds like a great marinade! Nice combo with lemon/lime juice and some garlic and herbs. I love being able to grill all year, too.