Name: Citrus Herb Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 10 min

🍋 Citrus Herb Chicken Marinade

Category: Marinades

Description

Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, this Citrus Herb Chicken Marinade combines lemon, garlic and fragrant herbs to create succulent, flavour-packed chicken every time. Light enough for summer barbecues yet versatile enough for year-round cooking, it’s a true kitchen staple.

Why You’ll Love This

Bright fresh flavour
Perfect for all cuts of chicken
Great for grilling, roasting and air frying
Helps keep chicken tender and juicy
Easy to prepare

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Marinating Time

2–12 Hours

Makes

Approximately 300ml

Ingredients

80ml extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl or jug.
Whisk thoroughly until the marinade is well combined.
Pour over the chicken in a sealable bag or shallow dish.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and lightly pat away any excess marinade.

How To Use

Whole chicken
Chicken breasts
Chicken thighs
Drumsticks
Chicken skewers
Turkey breast

Adventurer’s Notes

Inspired by the fresh herb gardens surrounding the Green Dragon forests, this marinade celebrates simple ingredients working in perfect harmony. The citrus gently tenderises the meat while the herbs and garlic build layers of flavour that make every bite taste bright, fresh and beautifully balanced.

Storage

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Discard any marinade that has been used with raw poultry.

Merchant’s Tip

Reserve a small amount of the marinade before adding the raw chicken. Use this fresh portion to brush over the chicken during the final few minutes of cooking for an extra burst of flavour.