Tender Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken: Grandma’s Secret Marinade

Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade for Chicken Barbaja W.

🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Apple | 🏷️ Keywords: Fruit, German, European, Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins, Easy
👨‍🍳 Recipe Servings: 2 | 🍽️ Recipe Yield: 1 bird

Description:

Apple cider vinegar marinade for chicken is an easy way to make chicken tender even if the bird is tough. My grandma also used it on game, pork, or beef to make it tender and moist. It’s a versatile marinade that infuses flavor and tenderness into your meats.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• Artificial sweetener (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the package (or if living in a country where chicken is really fresh, remove feathers, entrails (do not crush any bits), head, feet, and wingtips and tail).

2. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a large bowl or clean sink, place the chicken or cut up pieces of meat.
   • Pour cold water over the chicken until covered.
   • Add 1/2 cup of table salt (adjust to taste) and 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.
   • Gently move the chicken around in this mixture for 10 to 15 minutes. You can reduce the time if you see that the skin hangs loose on the meat.

3. Sweeten the Soak (Optional):

   • You can add sugar or brown sugar, molasses, honey, karo syrup, pancake syrup, or artificial sweetener to the soak, but that and the salt are a matter of taste.

4. Rinse the Chicken:

   • After marinating, rinse the chicken gently with clean cold water.

5. Cooking Options:

   • Now you are ready to cook! Whether it’s stovetop, oven, crockpot, campfire, or any other method, this marinated chicken will turn out tender and flavorful.

6. Versatile Usage:

   • Even an old, elderly bird will usually be tenderized with this marinade. My grandma also used this on game to make it tender and moist.

7. Clean Up Tips:

   • Remember to use a sink cleanser that contains bleach on the sink because chicken is a tricky meat. You need to be careful with utensils after they’ve been in contact with any raw meat.
   • Clean-up is crucial, especially for new cooks who may not be aware of these precautions.

This Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade for Chicken recipe is not only easy and quick but also ensures your chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. Plus, it’s versatile enough to use on other meats, making it a kitchen staple for tenderizing and flavoring your favorite dishes. Enjoy the succulent results of this tried-and-tested marinade! 🍗🍏