Tip Of The Day: How To Make The Perfect Marinade For Your Chicken

Obiamaka Angela Udevi

3 years ago

Nigerians love chicken. I think there’s something about the taste that appeals to many. And there’s also the fact that it’s healthy and it cooks fast too. However, the taste of the chicken depends on critical factors. The first factor is the ingredients (oil and spices) used for marination.

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The secret of a delicious, flavourful chicken is its marinade. In case you’re wondering what a marinade is, it is basically a mixture of herbs, spices and oil in which food is soaked to enrich its flavour. Guess what? You don’t need to rob a bank to make it. Most of what you need are already in your kitchen. You just need to know what they are so that you can make proper use of them. Another vital factor that influences the taste of your chicken is the length of time devoted to marination. A well-marinated chicken spends between two to twelve hours absorbing the ingredients used in its marinade. I didn’t even know this part sef. Ngwa, let me kuku join you and say, bye-bye to twenty minutes marination. Now that we have learnt two things about chicken marinades, oya, let me show you how to make the correct one.

Ingredients

Scotch Bonnet Pepper Fresh Ginger Garlic Powder Paprika Onions Curry Thyme Vegetable Oil Seasoning Cubes Salt

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Method Of Preparation

Rinse the chicken several times. Afterwards, pat the chicken dry with a towel. Set it aside for later use. Now, prepare the ingredients for marination. To do this, make sure the blender jug is ready for use. Rinse the scotch bonnet pepper and put them in the blender. Peel and rinse the onions. Cut it into four equal parts and pour it into the blender as well. Peel and rinse the ginger. Drop it into a blender jug. Also add curry powder, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, seasoning cubes and salt to the blender. Finally, add some oil to the blender. Cover the blender jug and blend the ingredients smoothly. Pour the blended ingredients over the chicken. Use your hands to rub the meat. This is to ensure that the ingredients mix well with the chicken. Cover the bowl with its lid. Place it in the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for as long as you want. When you are ready to start cooking, transfer the meat to a pot, an oven or an air fryer. That’s how to make a perfect marinade for your chicken. I hope your next peppered chicken will have that yummilicious aroma and taste. Featured Image Source: Add A Pinch

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