Herb Marinated Chicken

5 from 7 votes

This recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The longer the chicken marinates, the more tender and juicier it will be. Trust me, if you love herbs, this will be your new favorite marinade.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken, chicken recipe, dry herbs, easy chicken recipe, marinate

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and oregano
4 cloves garlic peeled
1 lemon juiced
¼ cup olive oil more as needed
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs or any cut of chicken
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or plain yogurt, or sour cream
2 yellow potatoes cut into wedges

Instructions

In a food processor or a blender, add any fresh herbs you like. I used basil, parsley, and fresh oregano. Add the garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Process for 30 seconds or until a loose consistency forms. (Add more olive oil as needed).
Add the chicken to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the mayo and the herb mixture. With clean hands, massage the chicken well and let it sit for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the fridge.
Once you are ready to cook the chicken, simply add it to a hot grill, over medium heat. If you have any marinade leftover, I like to pour it on top of yellow potato wedges separately in a small dish (or foil tray) and cook them alongside the chicken. Cook the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, turning it over a few times with the grill lid open, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a piece of chicken measures 165F (74C). The chicken can also be baked in the oven, instead of grilled (see notes below.)
Please keep an eye on the chicken as the cook time will vary based on the size and thickness of the meat.
Enjoy with salad on the side or any other sides you like.

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