Easy chicken barbecue marinade

From times of antiquity, the Middle East has always been a trading crossroads. Exotic spices from the Far East would make their way by camel convoy to Middle Eastern ports, and from there to the capitals of the known world. These spices have influenced the cooking of all the countries situated along the eastern Mediterranean basin. The usually gentle and sometimes strong spices add exotic flavors to Middle Eastern cooking, flavors which can be savored to this day.

This marinade blends these exotic, delicate flavors, creating a totally different dining experience. This easy barbecue chicken marinade is excellent for grilled chicken breasts or chicken shish-kebab.

Chicken is able to absorb a lot of great flavors, and homemade marinades for chicken do the job really well. Expect this great chicken marinade to deliver an unexpected treat to your taste buds.

Try this Middle Eastern barbecue chicken marinade Print recipe Makes enough marinade for about 2 pounds chicken INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds, optional 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon allspice berries 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon paprika PREPARATION: Mix all the chicken marinade ingredients in a non-reactive bowl. Add the meat to the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 4 -6 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Now you're all set to barbecue chicken on the grill. Enjoy!