Thyme Marinade

Posted on July 25, 2011 by thecompletebook

Pete and I braai quite often, actually very regularly and having lived in Mauritius for a period of 2 and a half years, we had to get accustomed to eating a lot more chicken than red meat due to the astronomical cost of meat which meant I had to get adventurous on occasion for a new flavour for a chicken braai (barbecue) plus one of the few fresh herbs available on the island is thyme. This marinade turned out nicer than I had anticipated. 🙂

Thyme Marinade

Ingredients

250ml white wine – I used chardonnay
125ml oil
125ml cup brown sugar
60ml tomato paste
2 garlic cloves crushed
20ml fresh thyme leaves

Method

Blend all ingredients together.
Marinate chicken pieces for an hour before cooking or braaing (barbecuing)
Baste chicken with marinade during cooking.

This marinade is sufficient for at least 12 pieces of chicken.

42 thoughts on “Thyme Marinade”

Tes on July 25, 2011 at 09:15 said:

It looks lovely… I think this will be great on fish, too right? 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:33 said:
  
  Hi Tes, oh yes, I think this would be wonderful on fish and prawns. 🙂 Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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kim sisto robinson on July 25, 2011 at 09:25 said:

—Those tastes sound like beautiful explosions erupting inside one’s mouth. DeLish! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:34 said:
  
  Thanks Kim. Think I should start experimenting more with homemade marinades. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Anna Johnston on July 25, 2011 at 09:37 said:

Teehee…. I thought your opening sentence was ‘Pete and I brawl a lot…..’ Wowza I thought, I’m in for an interesting read here. Lol. But no, I’m clearly creating dramas in my head there.
The marinade sounds amazing, I’m such a thyme fan, I have a lemon thyme plant which is awesome. 🙂 I’m craving chicken, think I’ll try this for dinner. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:37 said:
  
  Haa haa Anna, can you imagine somebody posting about that! oh dear.
  Ooh, lemon thyme would be a definite hit with this marinade. Enjoy it with the chicken. My Mom and now Dad are here visiting and I have put in my order for dinner tonight – roast leg of lamb with creamed spinach and sweet carrots – YUMMY! Oh and of course gravy and roast spuds! 😀
  Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on July 25, 2011 at 10:07 said:

I love using thyme in marinades and I have a nearly similar marinade as yours but is it without white wine and I add garlic on it

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:39 said:
  
  Hi Raymund – I am sure this would still be very nice without the wine – maybe next time I will try vinegar. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Tandy on July 25, 2011 at 11:05 said:

sounds perfect! Pity it is not braai weather now 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:40 said:
  
  Happy Birthday again Tandy, hope you are having a special day, we will toast in your honour this evening with my folks.
  We have an indoor braai so there is never a “not” braai weather for Pete. 😀
  Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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chicaandaluza on July 25, 2011 at 12:23 said:

I love the look of this marinade, and obviously a little glass from the bottle opened to make it would make its way into the chefs hands too 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:42 said:
  
  Oh Tanya, a glass for the chef is mandatory 😉 Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on July 25, 2011 at 13:14 said:

Always interested in a new marinade this is one I’m going to try. Thanks for sharing.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:42 said:
  
  Thanks John. Glad you going to give it a try. Enjoy. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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theonlycin on July 25, 2011 at 15:44 said:

Oh yum, thanks 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:43 said:
  
  You’re welcome. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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kitchenbelleicious on July 25, 2011 at 16:05 said:

It looks delicious! So refreshing and perfect for chicken or seafood in my opinion. great recipe

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:44 said:
  
  Thanks so much! It really was a great marinade. Hmm, basted on prawns over the coals sounds like a fabulous idea. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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ChefMom on July 25, 2011 at 16:12 said:

This sounds like it would taste just wonderful Mandy! I love the flavor combo here – white wine, tomatoes, cloves, brown sugar. Yummy!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 17:46 said:
  
  Thanks Kristy! I had a flavour in mind and thought these would be the flavours to achieve it. It turned out completely different to what I had anticipated but was still super yummy. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on July 25, 2011 at 17:58 said:

Really great bbq, err braai marinade.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 25, 2011 at 18:15 said:
  
  Thanks Greg. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Angie's Recipes on July 25, 2011 at 20:51 said:

The marinade sounds really flavourful and I can’t wait to try it!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 26, 2011 at 10:30 said:
  
  Thanks Angie. It is a lovely versatile marinade. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Amanda on July 26, 2011 at 03:35 said:

Nice to see you back, Mandy, and with such a nice idea. We had chicken for dinner last night – I wish I’d seen this then!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 26, 2011 at 10:31 said:
  
  Thanks Amanda, it is lovely to be back. Sorry that you saw the marinade too late – at least you can keep the idea for next time. Have happy week. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on July 26, 2011 at 05:46 said:

Sounds very nice, Mandy! I have thyme growing in the backyard.. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 26, 2011 at 10:34 said:
  
  Thanks Celia. I have now cleared my herb garden which had become an overgrown weed bed with a very healthy bay tree in the middle of it all and am looking forward to planting all my herbs soon again. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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thedrivencook on July 26, 2011 at 15:03 said:

What a perfect marinade- it has been so hot here and it’s best to keep the heat out of the kitchen and on the grill outside!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 26, 2011 at 15:55 said:
  
  Hi Ashley, thanks for stopping by. I am missing the heat terribly, this winter weather is not for me. Enjoy the summer weather. 🙂
  
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Caroline on July 27, 2011 at 03:05 said:

What a great marinade! I can imagine it tasting delicious on a salad or different type of meat as well. Great combination of flavors.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 16:13 said:
  
  Thanks Caroline. Great idea to use it on a salad too. 🙂
  
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cityhippyfarmgirl on July 27, 2011 at 07:16 said:

Sounds lovely. Bbq’d chciken is always delicious!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 16:16 said:
  
  I agree Brydie and given half the change my hubby would only ever barbecue chicken. 🙂
  
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Laura on July 27, 2011 at 07:30 said:

I’m always look for new marinades. This one sounds delicious! I am definitely going to try it!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 16:17 said:
  
  Hi Laura, thanks and I do hope you enjoy it when you make it. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on July 27, 2011 at 08:34 said:

This Thyme Marinade can go well with so many things. Thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 16:18 said:
  
  You are very welcome Kay. Glad you like it. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood on July 28, 2011 at 15:11 said:

Meat is also very expensive in SA lately, so we also eat more chicken and fish! I love thyme – I bookmarked the recipe for use once it is warmer in Cape Town!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 16:28 said:
  
  Hi Pink. I must say I was floored when I saw the prices in Woolies the other day! Thankfully it is still cheaper than Mauritius though, which makes me feel a bit better. 🙂
  
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Candice on July 28, 2011 at 18:01 said:

Oh yum! I have a rosemary bush outside – might be tempted to substitute this for the thyme – looks lovely though!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 18:07 said:
  
  Hi Candice, I think rosemary would be outstanding! I have a bush outside too – will give it a try myself. 🙂
  
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