Spicy Lavender Marinade For Chicken Recipes

SPICY LAVENDER MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender and chop thoroughly. Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least half an hour before grilling; baste the chicken several times while cooking. Makes about 1/2 cup of marinade; enough for 4 chicken breasts. Source: Randy Hague, Fresno, California ** The Herb Companion -- Jun/Jul 96 **

AUBERGE FRENCH LAVENDER MARINADE FOR BEEF, LAMB OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all the marinade ingredients together and brush over beef, lamb or chicken. Allow the meat to marinate in the marinade for 2 hours minimum and then cook as required.
• This marinade is great for the barbeque. If making ahead, store in a covered bottle or jar and keep in the fridge until required.

LAVENDER MARINADE FOR CHICKEN OR FISH

Steps:

• Strip all flowers from the stems. Place in a bowl and add the orange zest, garlic, honey and salt, to taste. Combine well. Add the olive oil and herbs and mix.
• Spread mixture over chosen meat. If the fish or chicken is very thick, make regular slashes and massage marinade into these. Leave to marinate for minimum of 20 minutes before grilling (broiling) or baking, as desired.