Lemon thyme basil barbecue sauce marinade is a delectable fusion of zesty lemon, earthy thyme, and aromatic basil, all harmoniously blended to create a tangy and flavorful marinade. Perfect for grilling or roasting, this marinade infuses meats and vegetables with a burst of citrusy brightness, savory herbs, and a subtle hint of smoky sweetness. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, preparing a weeknight meal, or embarking on a culinary adventure, this versatile marinade is guaranteed to elevate your cooking experience and tantalize taste buds with every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON AND THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
These classic herb and lemon-seasoned chicken breasts will win over fans, especially when cooked over charcoal to give them the deepest, smokiest taste. For dark meat lovers, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs and make everyone happy.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories barbecues, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
- Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
- Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED LEMON & THYME LEMONADE
We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly smooth, with just the right amount of honey and herbs. We call it Thyme for Lemonade. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak thyme sprigs in 1 cup water while preparing lemons. Place 1/4 cup sugar on a plate; dip cut sides of lemons in sugar., Cover and grill lemons, cut side down, over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Drain thyme; grill for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once., In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, honey and remaining sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat. Add grilled thyme sprigs and extract; let stand for 1 hour to steep. Discard thyme., Meanwhile, squeeze lemons to obtain 1-1/2 cups juice; strain. In a large pitcher, combine 5 cups cold water, thyme syrup and lemon juice. Serve over ice.
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SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB MARINADE
Here's one of the easiest ways to entertain: broil or grill a large salmon fillet, then adorn it with lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs. This recipe marinates the rich salmon in lemon juice, soy sauce and herbs. Serve it with a sharply flavored potato salad (like this one, with red Bliss potatoes and watercress in a yogurt-horseradish dressing) and a large bowl of greens.
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wipe salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients (except lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs) in small bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over salmon, making sure it is coated on both sides. Marinate for at least an hour before cooking.
- Preheat broiler or grill. Cook salmon, turning once - five to six minutes each side for medium rare.
- Place salmon on serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 616, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 627 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
LEMON HERB MARINADE
This easy Lemon Herb Marinade can be whipped up in 10 minutes. Zesty herbs and simple ingredients work together to elevate chicken, fish or pork. Feel free to switch up the herbs you use in this Lemon Herb Marinade. For example, for a lemon-rosemary marinade, consider substituting parsley for the basil and rosemary for the thyme. A good rule of thumb when mixing up marinades is, for fish, chicken and pork, light herbal notes tend to work well. This lemon and herb marinade is not to be missed.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat.
- Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Cook meat as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
THE ONLY MARINADE YOU'LL EVER NEED
If I could use only one marinade for the rest of my life, it would be this one. Redolent with garlic, piquant with fresh lemon juice, and fragrant with extra virgin olive oil, it instantly transports you to the Mediterranean.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Sauce Herb Marinate Backyard BBQ Summer Tailgating
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice, hot pepper flakes, cracked pepper, and salt in a nonreactive (glass, ceramic, or stainless steel) bowl and whisk until the salt crystals are dissolved. Add the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and basil. Stir or whisk in the olive oil. The virtue of this marinade is its freshness: Use it within 1 to 2 hours of making. Stir again before using.
LEMON THYME BARBECUE SAUCE
From More Recipes from a Kitchen Garden - Shepherd's Garden Seeds. Try this over grilled chicken or fish. Or spoon over potatoes.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Let flavor develop ½ hour before using.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.5, Fat 109.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Sodium 186.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 4.2
BAKED SALMON WITH BASIL AND LEMON THYME CRUST
A perfectly baked salmon topped with a mouthwatering crust and served with asparagus. The crispiness and the lemony flavors of the crust are delicious. If desired, you can squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the asparagus. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.
Provided by Jennifer Aleman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over the salmon and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer salmon to the center of the grill pan.
- Place asparagus in a bowl. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Mix well and arrange around salmon.
- Place garlic cloves in a food processor or blender; process until crushed. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, lemon thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; blend well. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and bread crumbs; pulse until well mixed.
- Top salmon with herb mixture, forming a crust.
- Set Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to "Auto Cook". Select Fish with Vegetables setting. Place the grill pan in the oven and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender, about 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 583.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
LEMON-THYME SAUCE
Make one of these sauces in the hot skillet after you have cooked chicken breasts or pork chops.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the cooked chicken or pork from the skillet. Working over medium-high heat, melt the butter, add the thyme and shallot, and cook for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan, then cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock, bring it up to a bubble, and cook until thickened, 2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and the juice of the zested lemon, and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken or pork and serve.
ROASTED GARLIC AND LEMON BARBECUE SAUCE
Roasting mellows the garlic, and lemon brightens the taste of this sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Top garlic with oil, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper, and wrap in parchment-lined foil. Bake until garlic is golden and soft, 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap, and let cool for 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from peels, and puree with zest, thyme, and lemon juice in a food processor.
- Combine garlic mixture and barbecue sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gently simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool, and refrigerate.
LEMON-MARINATED LONDON BROIL
Impressive dish with an inexpensive meat. Before plating, squeeze a small amount of lemon juice over meat and garnish with sliced lemons if desired.
Provided by Skunkee
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 4h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prick the London broil on both sides several times with a fork; place into a resealable plastic bag. Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into the bag with the meat, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 to 4 hours, but overnight is best.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove the beef from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the beef until it is beginning to firm, and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 17 to 20 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 276.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON-THYME SAUCE
This winning technique for grilled chicken pecks out any dry-or bland-results. A few juicy secrets: Choose small cuts, and pound them flat so they cook quickly and evenly. Then, for maximum flavor without flare-ups, finish with a robust sauce like this lemon-thyme number.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between two layers of plastic wrap and lightly pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
- While chicken rests, whisk together lemon juice, thyme, sugar, red-pepper flakes, oil, and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking; let grates get very hot (this ensures a good sear without drying out meat).
- Oil grates and cook chicken, turning occasionally, until charred in places and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a serving dish. Pour or spoon sauce over pieces while still warm; serve.
LEMON THYME BASIL CHICKEN RECIPE
Provided by beckylippert
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Add all marinade ingredients to a gallon bag. Shake the bag gently and massage the chicken with your hands. 2. Allow to marinate for 4+ hours in the fridge. 3. Chop up two cups of your favorite mushrooms. 4. Heat a grill or sauté pan medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook with marinade juices just until soft. 5. Move the mushrooms to the sides of the pan and add the chicken, juices and all. 6. Brown thoroughly on first side, then flip and brown a little bit before placing the chicken in a 400 degree oven to finish cooking. Chicken is done when the internal temp is 165. Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables and top with the mushrooms.
LEMON, THYME, & BASIL BBQ SAUCE/MARINADE
Adapted from an old issue of Southern Living. Suggested use: Make up a batch and use half to marinate some chicken pieces overnight,grill or bake the chicken, using the remainder to brush onto your chicken in the last half hour of its cooking time to make a nice BBQ sauce. Or use as a dipping sauce for chicken wings. UPDATE: The onion powder measurement has been corrected.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, garlic cloves, onion powder, salt, and paprika in a blender and process for a minute on high speed.
- Through the hole in the top of your blender, slowly add the oil, with the blender set to high, and then cover up the hole and blend another minute.
- Add herbs blend for 30 seconds.
- Keep chilled for up to 2 days.
Tips:
- When using fresh herbs, like thyme and basil, add them towards the end of the cooking process to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma.
- For a more complex flavor profile, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as rosemary, oregano, cumin, and coriander.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the sauce to your liking by adding more honey or lemon juice.
- If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Use a high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Lemon-thyme-basil BBQ sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used to marinate meats, glaze vegetables, or simply serve as a dipping sauce. With its bright citrus flavor, herbaceous notes, and smoky undertones, this sauce is sure to elevate any dish. So next time you're grilling, roasting, or baking, give this sauce a try - you won't be disappointed!
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