Lemon and Mint Herb Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon and Mint Herb Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 cup red wine; 1 cup warm water; 3 -4 garlic cloves (or to taste); 12 lemon; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 6 -8 mint sprigs; rosemary (dried or fresh); lemon thyme (dried or fresh); tarragon (dried or fresh); 6 pieces chicken (I use drumbsticks, but could use breasts or other)

Servings: persons

1
Add wine, water and herbs (a pinch or two of each) in bowl or pan.
2
Slice lemons into thin slices and add half to bottom, leave others to side.
3
Mince garlic and add to mixture.
4
Add chicken to marinade then put remaining lemon slices on.
5
Remove pieces of mint from the stem and place them in the marinade and on the chicken as well.
6
Marinade chicken for 6-12 hours.
7
Oven at 350c till chicken is cooked throughly and sauce is boiling or BBQ in foil on top rack.
8
Cool and enjoy!

446

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 cup red wine, 1 cup warm water, 3 -4 garlic cloves (or to taste), 12 lemon, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Mint Herb Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon and Mint Herb Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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