Chardonnay Marinated Chicken Or Pork Recipes

CHARDONNAY CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Add dry and wet ingredients together, except the oil. Add oil slowly and whisk to emulsify.
• Marinate chicken in the marinate at least four hours or overnight.
• Remove marinate and discard.
• Bake at 350 for approx 40-50 minutes or grill over med-high heat until browned and done (approx 4-5 min per side).
• Serve with grilled peaches or pineapple, rice and veggies.

WINE MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together soy sauce, wine, sugar, garlic, ginger and molasses. Pour over meat and refrigerate.

OVEN-ROASTED CHICKEN MARINATED IN CHARDONNAY

Steps:

• Split chicken in half and remove backbone and breastbone.
• Combine the chardonnay, 4 tablespoons of the oil, garlic, herbs and pepper and marinate the chicken in this mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Turn occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large skillet; turn chicken once more in marinade to coat well. Season with salt if desired. Sear chicken over high heat on both sides until golden brown.
• Put seared chicken in a roasting pan and roast 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Cut into quarters and serve.

WHITE WINE MARINATED PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
• Place the roast in a large resealable bag.
• Pour the wine marinade over the roast; seal bag.
• Turn the bag to coat the roast.
• Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Remove the roast from the bag and discard the marinade.
• Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Insert a meat thermometer.
• Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until thermometer reads 155 degrees F.
• For gravy: Strain the meat drippings.
• Add white wine to the meat drippings to equal 1-1/4 cup.
• In a small saucepan, combine 2 T water and 4 T cornstarch, blending until smooth.
• Add the wine and drippings.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir until it starts to thicken.
• It will continue to thicken after you remove it from the heat, so don't keep it on the heat too long!

WINE MARINADE FOR POULTRY AND PORK

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a large non-reactive bowl or one gallon food storage bag.
• Add the meat or poultry.
• Turn to coat all sides.
• Cover or seal tightly.
• Marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Cooked in preferred method.