CHICKEN MARINADE WITH OLIVE OIL RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the chicken either in a dish that can accommodate all the pieces or in a ziplock bag;
• In a bowl, combine all the spice mixture ingredients and mix well;
• Rub the chicken with the spices all over;
• In a separate bowl, combine olive oil with lemon juice;
• Pour the marinade over the chicken and distribute evenly to make sure that all the pieces are well covered with the spices and the marinade;
• Marinate the chicken in a refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 8 hours;
• Preheat your oven to 350F;
• Preheat an oven-proof skillet and once hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
• Add the chicken, skin side down, and do not move it for 7-8 minutes (until nicely seared and browned);
• Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes;
• Transfer the skillet into a hot oven and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature shows 165F;
• Carefully remove the skillet from the oven (using oven-proof gloves);
• Place the chicken on a serving plate and spoon over the finishing sauce on all the chicken pieces;
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your favorite side dish.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Set aside.
• Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half to use later. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken. Cover the dish with aluminium foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.