Tuesday, October 29, 2024

All-Purpose Pesto Chicken Marinade

BAM! And just like that I have a new favorite chicken marinade. 

I have tried so many chicken marinades in my life, that I rarely expect one to knock my socks off. You can imagine how happy I was that this recipe did exactly that. 

This recipe just bursts with flavor. I've done pesto marinades before but they never had as much punch. I think its the vinegar in this that really makes it. 

Adding to 2024 favorites! You should try it and add it to your regular rotation too.



All-Purpose Pesto Chicken Marinade
Serves 4
  • 6 pieces chicken* (I used a mix of thighs and breast)
  • 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 T dijon mustard
  • 2 T granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper
  • 2 heaping tablespoons prepared pesto
Place chicken in a gallon sized bag and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Reserve half of the marinade and place in an air-tight container in the fridge. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, toss to coat. Place in fridge for 4-6 hours to marinate.

Take chicken out of marinade and grill over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Baste chicken with reserved marinade every few minutes while cooking.

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