Delicious and Easy Marinated Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Marinated Chicken recipe – a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Succulent chicken marinated in zesty lime, aromatic herbs, and a hint of wine, then finished with a drizzle of honey for that perfect balance of sweet and savory. Elevate your dinner game with this easy-to-follow recipe!

Marinated Chicken –
For the Marinade 2 limes ¼ cup tarragon, chopped 2 rosemary sprigs ¼ c white wine vinegar ¼ cup white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 2 Ziploc bags for marinating
For the Chicken ¼ cup olive oil 1 chicken 1 lime 1 orange ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup honey Salt and Pepper

1. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Marinate for 1 hour, turning occasionally
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Strain and reserve the marinade liquid.
3. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil and then thoroughly brown the chicken on all sides.
4. Add the marinade to the pan, along with the juice from the lime and orange, and the white wine. Cover and cook until done, adding more liquid if necessary.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and stir in the honey.

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
Welcome, dear listeners to another episodeof What's for Dinner. I'm your host,
and today I've got a mouthwatering treatthat will not only tantalize your taste
buds, but also convince you whyyou absolutely should prepare this recipe for dinner.
We're talking about a dish that's bothsimple and incredibly delicious, the marinated
chicken. Picture this. It's beena long day and you're faced with that

(00:23):
age old question, what's for dinner? You want something that's easy to make
but doesn't compromise on flavor. Well, my friends, that's exactly what we're
serving up today. We're diving headfirstinto a recipe that takes humble ingredients and
turns them into a culinary masterpiece.With zesti lime, fragrant herbs, a
touch of wine, and a drizzleof honey, this marinated chicken is the

(00:45):
answer to your week night dinner dilemma. So if you're looking for a dinner
option that's easy, delicious, andsure to please even the pickiest of paletts,
stick around. We're about to walkyou through the steps of creating this
marinated chicken masterpiece that will leave youlick your lips and wondering why you didn't
try it sooner. That's right,folks, this is a recipe you won't
want to miss. So grab yourapron, get ready to cook up a

(01:07):
storm, and prepare to be wowedby the marinated chicken you won't regret it.
First, gather up these amazing ingredients. You'll need two limes, a
quarter cup of chopped tarragon, twosprigs of rosemary, a quarter cup of
white wine vinegar, a quarter cupof white wine, a quarter cup of
olive oil, one tablespoon of salt, and two trusty ziplock bags for marinating.

(01:30):
Now picture this. You've got yourchicken all prepped and ready to go.
Maybe it's a whole chicken, maybeit's pieces. Whatever suits your fancy.
And here's where the magic begins.Grab those limes, give them a
good squeeze to release all that zesty, citrusy goodness. Ah, the smell
of fresh lime juice. It's likesummer in a bottle. Now add in

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that quarter cup of white wine vinegar, the white wine itself, and a
quarter cup of olive oil. You'recreating a symphony of flavors here, folks,
with the tanginess of the vinegar andwine, blending harmoniously with the richness
of the olive oil. Oh anddon't forget those fragrant herbs tarragon and rosemary.
Chop them up real nice and tossthem into the mix. They'll add

(02:13):
a depth of flavor that'll have yourtaste buds dancing a tango. Just a
dash of salt, not too much, mind you, to season the marinade
perfectly. You're the conductor of thisculinary orchestra and you want every note to
hit the right spot. Now,pour this marvelous concoction into those ziplock bags,
Add your chicken in there, andgive it all a little massage.

(02:34):
Yep, get cozy with your chicken. It's about to have the best spa
day ever. Let that chicken marinatefor an hour, turning it occasionally to
make sure every nook and cranny getsits fair share of flavor. While you're
waiting, maybe you can practice yourbest chicken dance moves. I won't judge.
After an hour of marinating, bliss, take your chicken out of the
bags, but don't be in ahurry. You want it nice and dry,

(02:57):
so give it a gentle pat witha paper towel. Now, let's
move to the stove, heat upa large saute pan and add a quarter
cup of olive oil. It's timeto give that chicken a little tan,
a beautiful golden brown tan. Laythe chicken pieces in there, and listen
to the sizzle. It's like theapplause of a delighted audience. Brown the
chicken on all sides, make itcrispy, make it irresistible. When it's

(03:20):
looking all lovely and golden, it'stime to introduce the star of the show,
the reserved marinade. Pour in thatreserved marinade, and now for a
twist, squeeze in the juice fromthat lime and orange. It's a citrusy
symphony in the making. My friends. Add a quarter cup of white wine
to the mix, and then coverit all up and let the flavors get
to know each other, let themmingle, chat and become best friends.

(03:43):
Keep an eye on it, andif things start to get a little dry
in there, don't be shy.Add more liquid. This is a party,
and no one likes a dry party. Right when your chicken is done,
and trust me, it'll be worththe weight, take it out of
the pan. But We're not doneyet, folks. Stir in a quarter
cup of honey into that pan.Saw. It'll add a touch of sweetness
and glossiness that'll make this chicken trulyirresistible. So grab your plate loaded up

(04:06):
with that juicy chicken and savor everybite. It's a flavor explosion that'll have
you coming back for seconds. Thirdsthat's it for today's episode of What's for
Dinner. I hope you enjoyed thishilarious journey through marinated chicken. Remember this
podcast is produced by Quiet Please Studios, so if you liked what you heard,
please subscribe and stay tuned for moretasty adventures. Until next time,

(04:30):
Happy cooking, my food loving friends,