The Best Marinade for Baked Chicken
An easy-to-make chicken marinade that comes together in minutes. It makes the chicken incredibly moist and outrageously delicious. Perfect for any gathering or occasion!
Ingredients
For the Marinade: enough for 2 chickens, or 1 chicken with sauce for serving
- 1 large roma tomato
- ½ yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- Jalapeño to taste
- ¼ bunch parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- ¼ cup pepper paste or tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons sumac
Instructions
- Blend the vegetables with yogurt, oil, and pepper paste.
- Add the spices and mix.
- Lay the chicken pieces on a parchment lined baking tray and spread the marinade over them.
- Use your hands to get the marinade into the little crevices and under the skin, making sure you don't forget the back.
- Marinate for 1 hour, then bake at 425 F for 1 hour and 30 minutes covered. Once done, let it cook uncovered or broil until the skin crisps up.
- For the leftover marinade, add it to a pot on medium heat and add water to make your desired consistency. Let it bubble then serve.
Notes
- It is better to prepare your marinade in advance and keep it in the fridge for 24 hours or the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Chicken breasts need to be marinated for at least 30 minutes to fully absorb the flavors.
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