Summer is a great time to spend with our family and kids that are home from school, so I have created a quick and delicious recipe that allows you to be outside and together more and spend less time in the kitchen.
Now I know most recipes out there use either just white wine or red wine as a marinade. And, I tested each one out as a marinade on different nights. Then one night I figured I’d just throw both wines together and see how the chicken turned out – and gosh-darn-it, the result was so tasty, so tender and so juicy, yet so simple, and so easy!
A Sauvignon Blanc with its grapefruit, lime, lemon peel, and white peach undertones balanced off the intense vanilla, red and black fruit undertones of a Red Blend so well. I must warn you, even though they exuded so much flavor to the chicken – along with onions, garlic, and Badia’s Original Spice blend, the two wines colored the chicken a rather scary purplish color. But, when grilled, that color thankfully wore off!
My daughter and I enjoyed this chicken with broccoli and over quinoa.
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Grilled Wine-Marinated Chicken with Saffron Quinoa
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
Description
Tender chicken breasts marinated in a blend of red and white wine, grilled to perfection, and served alongside fluffy, aromatic saffron quinoa. A sophisticated yet simple main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (237ml) red blend wine
- 1 cup (237ml) sauvignon blanc wine
- 4 teaspoons (20ml) original spice blend
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 free range chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- 1 cup (237ml) vegetable broth
- 4 pods cardamom
- few strands saffron soaked in water
- 1 cup (237ml) quinoa
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons of Original Spice Blend.
- Place red wine and sauvignon blanc wine in a plastic bag and add the chicken, onion slices, and garlic.
- Let marinade for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill and grill chicken until browned and cooked through.
- For the Quinoa:
- Add vegetable broth, sauvignon blanc wine, cardamom pods, saffron (soaked in water), and quinoa into a pan.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff and serve with the grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Find it online: https://honestcooking.com/grilled-wine-chicken/
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any type of wine for the marinade?
While you can experiment with different wines, this recipe specifically highlights using a Sauvignon Blanc and a Red Blend for their complementary flavors.
What should I do if I don’t have Badia’s Original Spice blend?
If you don’t have Badia’s Original Spice blend, you can create a similar flavor profile using a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and your choice of herbs like oregano or thyme.
How do I prevent the chicken from turning a purplish color when marinating?
The purplish color is due to the combination of red and white wines; however, this color will fade during grilling, so it’s not a concern for the final dish.