July 31, 2013

Lemon Herb Marinade

Makes 2 cups of marinade or sauce for chicken or fish. 
If grilling on a BBQ, use fresh rosemary as this herb helps negate carcinogens caused by grilling,

  • 1 tsp freshly grated black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (use white wine vinegar or an herb vinegar if not adding herbs)
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh herbs of your choice (e.g. basil, rosemary, tarragon).
Strip herb leaves from stems. Discard stems, use the leaves.
Mince garlic and herbs in the blender, then add liquids and pepper and blend in a blender.
If you don't have a blender, mince the garlic and herbs with a knife, add all ingredients in a jar with a good lid, close the lid and shake.

Drizzle over meat, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate to marinade.
Use remaining liquid to baste meat or fish while barbecuing and save some to drizzle over the food before serving.