In order for meat to turn out juicy and flavorful, it is necessary to marinate it properly. And this recommendation applies to any kind of meat, whether it is pork, beef or chicken.
Many people do not particularly like to cook chicken meat, as it often turns out dry and tasteless
.
It is necessary to know the ways of cooking and the specifics of marinating this type of meat product.
Chicken meat is much more tender than pork or beef. The arrangement of fibers, the percentage of fat and protein and other factors play a role in marinating chicken.
We will tell you about one of the ways of a successful marinade for chicken thighs.
Ingredients for chicken thighs in marinade:
- chicken thighs – 6 pcs;
- mustard – tbsp;
- vegetable oil – 40 ml;
- salt – 1.5 tsp;
- dried garlic – tbsp;
- ground rosemary – 1.5 tsp;
- paprika – tbsp.
Preparation of chicken thighs in marinade:
To prepare the marinade, combine vegetable oil with dried garlic, mustard, salt, paprika and ground rosemary in a bowl. A tablespoon of marinade should be separated from the main part of the
marinade
– for smearing the thighs before baking. The
rest of the marinade should be thoroughly rubbed into the chicken thighs
.
Cover the meat with food film and leave it to marinate in the heat for half an hour.
Then put the chicken thighs in a baking mold and smear with the remaining marinade. Bake the meat in the oven at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
As a result, you get a fragrant and juicy chicken. If there is no time for marinating, you can not wait for half an hour, and immediately bake the meat.
