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Chicken Seasoning Suggestions

16 years ago

Have a butterflied & boned 3-1/2 lb. chicken we'd like to put on the grill before the rain starts. In a seasoning rut. For the grill, I usually do one of the following:

1. My homemade 'Holy Mole' dry rub;

2. Olive oil, minced fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, & lots of black pepper;

3. Some kind of tomato based BBQ sauce that contains whatever I drag out of the pantry to toss in; or

4.) The sage, thyme, parsley, garlic, citrus, holiday-type flavors.

Boring.

So, what's your favorite seasoning for grilled whole chicken?

/tricia

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centralcacyclist
16 years ago
I have a recipe for grilled split Cornish game hens from Pierre Franey that calls for a marinade of 2 tablspoons each of chopped fresh ginger, garlic, lemon juice (I prefer lime juice), red wine vinegar, olive oil and cilantro leaves. Salt and pepper to taste. Marinate 4 hours in the frig, drain and grill.

Another flavor profile we like is a glaze of dijon, honey, and a bit of orange juice (optional) on grilled or broiled chicken.
sushipup1
16 years ago
Try EVOO, chopped garlic, a touch of sesame oil, a touch of soy sauce and a dash of ginger.
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trsinc
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Oh, how timely. I'm about chickened to death.

For the grill we really like #2 on your list, as well as soy sauce with garlic, ginger, lime and sesame oil, or a very generous coating of Penzey's Cajun Seasoning. It has salt but isn't super salty so we use a lot. Now, my list is boring!

barnmom, I'm trying yours next!
triciae
Original Author
16 years ago
I just never think about going Asian-inspired. I'm off to the pantry for soy sauce, sesame oil (just a little - I over did it once & now DH is afraid of it!), ginger, garlic, & I've even got limes.

Please keep ideas coming. Our chicken really needs revitalization. Now that grill season is here there will be lots of grilled whole chickens in our future.

BTW, I ordered DH an electric smoker for his BD. It should be here any day. I'm very excited. Been thinking about it for some time. It was Annie's bacon that sealed the deal.

/tricia
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
16 years ago
I am one of those who prefer sugar in their marinades so I do usually use it.
Standard is equal parts soy sauce (low sodium), oil, brown sugar and a dash of ground cloves. To this add whatever suits your mood: garlic, herbs, onion powder, etc.

The other quickie standard is equal parts Moores and Italian dressing. It's very good, really!
ruthanna_gw
16 years ago
I like grilled chicken or turkey prepared with the same 'wash' used on chicken prepared as a fund raiser for many of the volunteer fire companies in our area. It consists of 3 or 4 parts cider vinegar to 1 part Worcestershire sauce, with salt, pepper and lots of paprika added to it but no oil, herbs, or other spices.

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lakeguy35
16 years ago
Here is good one from Nancy. I've frozen individual breast in the marinade so I can pull one and out grill for myself.

Asian Marinade for Chicken Breast (Nancy)
I have never given this recipe out, but now it's time. Let me know what you think. Chicken done in this is flavorful and leftovers make a great salad the next day.
enough for 5 lbs of chicken breasts

1C veg oil
1/4 C sesame oil
3/4 C soy sauce (Kikkomen)
1/3 C minced garlic
4 Tblsp minced ginger
2/3 C minced cilantro
5-6 green onions
1 tsp grd blk pepper

I put the onions, ginger and cilantro in the food processor and pulse till chopped fine.

Combine all and marinate chicken breasts, up to 24 hrs. but at least 1 hr if you can I have also put marinade in a freezer bag with chicken and frozen (good to do with the left over)
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