Flavor Boosting Injection Marinade

This magical injection marinade is infused with garlic, herbs and oil for a whole new flavor dimension to your chicken, turkey or pork. Use it for adding the right amount of flavor and moisture during smoking, grilling or roasting.

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So simple, yet so effective. Insert the injector tip into one end of the breasts and thighs. Push the tip through to the other end, being careful not to puncture the skin on the opposite end. Slowly inject the marinade while gradually withdrawing the injector.

This marinade is perfect for this Smoked Whole Chicken to add more flavor and keep the meat moist.

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Flavor Boosting Injection Marinade

This magical garlic infused oil and herb marinade when injected into chicken, turkey, or pork adds a whole new flavor dimension to your roast.

4.84 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Author Marilyn

Course Sauces

Cuisine American

Servings 5 1 chicken

Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients

 

• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1-½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add oil and garlic; cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and golden brown. Stir in the chicken broth, salt, bay leaf, thyme, sage, honey, and Worcestershire sauce; cook, stirring 3 minutes or until mixture is well blended and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Strain sauce and pour into the marinade injector.
• Slowly inject the marinade in 2 to 3 places in the breasts and 1 to 2 places in the thighs.

Cooks Tips

• Follow the manufacturer's directions for use of your marinade injector.
• Insert the injector tip into one end of the breasts and thighs. Push the tip through to the other end, being careful not to puncture the skin on the opposite end. Slowly inject the marinade while gradually withdrawing the injector. 

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 622mgPotassium: 24mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

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