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Whole Chicken Marinade

My whole chicken marinade recipe is so good that once you try it, it will be your go-to marinade for chicken and poultry of all types. It tenderizes and flavors chicken making it juicy and delicious when roasted, air fried or grilled. Not only do i use this on whole chicken but i also use it on other parts like chicken breasts, legs, and wings.
Prep Time2 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, International
Keyword: how to marinate whole chicken, marinade for whole chicken, whole chicken marinade
Servings: 1
Calories: 112kcal
Author: K's Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1/ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sace optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.6- 2 kg Whole Chicken

Instructions

  • Add paprika, rosemary, parsley, thyme, black pepper, garlic, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt to a bowl.
  • Mix all the ingredients in the bowl till they are well combined.
  • The marinade is ready to be used.

How To Marinate Whole Chicken

  • Remove giblets from inside the chicken and use kitchen towels to pat the whole dry.
  • Place it on a tray or flat surface, then apply the marinade all over and on the inside of the chicken.
  • Peel and cut one brown onion into 4, and stuff these into the chicken cavity.
  • Cover the whole chicken with foil then place it in the fridge and let it marinate for 60 minutes up to 24 hours.

How To Cook

  • Oven- Bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 90 minutes or till cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C.
    Air fryer- Air fry at 180C/380F for 25 minutes, flip, and air fry for another 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Substitute the dried herbs and spices for fresh if available.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. It can be marinated for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  • You can add 1 or 2 more herbs to the marinade.
  • Double this marinade recipe if using a bigger chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2143IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg