Marinades have long been the secret weapon of cooks worldwide. They have the power to transform an ordinary dish into a gastronomic delight. Our Easy Marinade is a testament to this culinary strategy. Originating from the simple desire to enhance the flavor of chicken, this marinade combines ingredients like soy sauce, oil, red wine vinegar, and spices to create an irresistible flavor profile. This marinade is not just about taste, but also about bringing out the juiciness of the chicken, making it a perfect fit for BBQs and family dinners. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this Easy Marinade is a recipe you’ll want in your repertoire. And the best part? It’s uncomplicated and takes just a few minutes to prepare. This post will guide you through the easy steps to create this flavorful marinade and offer tips on how to get the most out of your marinated chicken.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 c. oil
- 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. minced onion
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Marinade Preparation
- Mix all ingredients together and pour over chicken. Let set as little as 1 hour or overnight for really juicy chicken.
Calorie: 100
Total cooking time:1 hour to overnight
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Marinade Saga
My kitchen escapades usually resemble a sitcom episode. There’s laughter, there’s chaos, and most importantly, there’s delicious food. So, let’s dive into the latest episode titled ‘The Great Marinade Saga.’ Spoiler alert—it involves soy sauce, oil, and red wine vinegar!
A Concoction of Flavors
The story starts with me, standing in my kitchen, staring at my ingredients like a wizard about to brew a potion. I had 1/2 a cup of soy sauce, 1/4 a cup of oil, and 1/4 a cup of red wine vinegar in front of me. The soy sauce looked like a dark, mysterious potion, the oil like a golden elixir and the red wine vinegar, well, that one had me thinking I was about to turn into a vampire!
The Herbal Twist
Next, my recipe called for 1 teaspoon each of oregano and basil. Now, if you’ve ever tried to measure out a teaspoon of anything, you know it’s a bit of a guessing game. Is it heaped? Is it level? Does anyone actually know? Whatever, I threw in what I thought looked like a teaspoon. Then came the onion. Minced, to be precise. I shed a tear or two—not because I was chopping onions, but because I was laughing thinking about how I looked like a raccoon with mascara running down my face in the past!
The Final Touch
The last ingredient was 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Now, you’d think this would be the easy part, right? Nope. I sneezed. A lot. It was like a pepper-induced sneeze-fest. But hey, at least I can say I put my heart, soul, and sneezes into this marinade!
Mix it Up, Baby!
Now came the fun part—mixing all these ingredients together. I felt like a maestro, orchestrating a symphony of flavors. I poured my creation over some chicken and let it sit. The recipe said, “Let set as little as 1 hour or overnight for really juicy chicken.” Of course, I took the overnight route. Not because I’m patient, but because I started making this at 10 PM. Whoops!
The Morning After
So, what happens when you let your chicken bathe in a concoction of soy sauce, oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, onion, and pepper overnight? You get a piece of chicken that’s so juicy and flavorful, it could bring a tear to your eye. Or maybe that was just the leftover onion.
The Flavor Symphony
As I took my first bite, I could taste every ingredient. The soy sauce sang the bass notes, the oil and red wine vinegar played the harmony, the herbs and spices hit the high notes, and the chicken was the perfect conductor, uniting all these flavors into a symphony in my mouth.
Conclusion: The Chicken Conductor
So, there you have it—the story of The Great Marinade Saga. It had drama, it had laughs, it had sneezes. But most importantly, it had delicious, juicy chicken. And the best part? You can recreate this saga in your own kitchen. Just remember, when it comes to the pepper, you’ve been warned!
