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3/18/07

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Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

Recipe #137262 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Stacky5

This is THE most AWESOME grill marinade I've ever tasted in my life! I don't know where my Mom got this, but there is no match that I've ever known of...it is simplicity and freshness, yet rich, robust and succulent! I haven't told you this one yet, because I was entering it in a grilling contest for a Weber grill, but I can't hold back any longer! It is wonderful for chicken breasts and also for lamb. My Mom used to make chicken and lamb kabobs with this marinade and we always wanted more!!! NOTE: Prep time does not include the 24-48 hours marinating time. UPDATE: My grill has died....So in desperation to taste this chicken again, I tried Bobo3039's suggestion about baking it in a 350 degree oven...Results were wonderful!!! (Still missed that charcoal essence, but one must "roll with the punches" and make do...In this case, Bobo3039 was right on the money!)

Posted on: Sep 13, 2005

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon thyme
  • teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
  • 1/4 cup snipped parsley
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breast, whole or lamb, cut in chunks
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Mix all ingredients together (except meat) and whisk thoroughly.
    2. 2
      Put cleaned and dried meat in a large 8 x 11-inch glass baking pan and pour marinade over all, being sure to coat well.
    3. 3
      Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
    4. 4
      Drain meat and grill, basting with marinade until meat is cooked through.
    5. 5
      NOTE: This is excellent served leftover, cold on a Caesar salad!

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: klkscanner

    On May 11, 2008

    YUMMO! These were excellent! It was great to cut these into smaller pieces to absorb more of this delicious marinade. The chicken was moist and everyone enjoyed! Also excellent cold, as leftovers.

    2 people found this review helpful

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    From: lynmoz

    On Apr 20, 2008

    I used this with chicken and marinated about 30 hours before throwing on the grill. It came out VERY salty, I'll omit next time. Otherwise great, picky boyfriend loved it. Served with grilled zucchini & corn. Leftovers are terrific for salads!

    2 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Chef Shannon #4

    On Jan 25, 2006

    Very good. My husband actually used this marinade for his tilapia and loved it.

    8 people found this review helpful

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    From: bobo3039

    On Nov 5, 2005

    I marinated whole chicken breasts in this very flavorful marinade and the results were just superb. I'm sure this would have been even better if I had taken the time to bone the chicken and cut it into chunks as indicated in the recipe. I also baked the chicken at 350 for an hour rather than grilling so will be trying this again and following the recipe!

    6 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (119g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/2 teaspoon pepper

    Calories 276
    Calories from Fat 192 (69%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 21.4g 32%
    Saturated Fat 4.1g 20%
    Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Cholesterol 54mg 18%
    Sodium 347mg 14%
    Potassium 245mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 2.7g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
    Sugars 0.2g
    Protein 18.1g 36%
    Vitamin A 357mcg 7%
    Vitamin B6 0.5mg 24%
    Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 4%
    Vitamin C 7mg 11%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 6%
    Calcium 19mg 1%
    Iron 1mg 5%

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