Lemon Thyme Basil Bbq Sauce Marinade Recipe

Elevate your chicken to BBQ perfection with this vibrant Lemon Thyme Basil Marinade! Adapted from a beloved Southern Living recipe, this zesty sauce is perfect for marinating chicken overnight before grilling or baking. Use half for marinating and brush the remaining sauce onto your chicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking for an irresistible BBQ glaze. Alternatively, it makes a fantastic dipping sauce for chicken wings. This updated recipe features a perfectly balanced blend of fresh herbs and bright citrus, guaranteed to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1485.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Thyme Basil Bbq Sauce Marinade

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How to Make Lemon Thyme Basil Bbq Sauce Marinade

  1. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon paprika in a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute.
  2. With the blender running on high speed, slowly pour in 1/2 cup olive oil through the hole in the blender lid. Once added, secure the lid and blend for another minute.
  3. Add 1/4 cup packed fresh thyme leaves and 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves. Blend for 30 seconds until well combined.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days, to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

58g

Carbs

3g