Aromatic complements and marinades

For suggestions to guide you in selecting the seasonings and other foods that best complement meat and poultry, consult our fruits, herbs, spices and condiment affinities charts.

Garlic, tarragon, thyme and savoury will enhance the flavour of chicken.

Baste the chicken with fruit vinegar or lemon, lime or orange juice. Fresh fruit, peaches, plums and cherry purées are excellent for basting chicken and give it a delightful and unusual flavour!

For a very golden chicken, coat with either Dijon mustard, honey mustard, curry, Cajun spiced or Hoisin sauce.

Brush chicken pieces with low-fat marinade of herbs, spices, fruit juice or wine. For a spicier touch, add crushed red peppers, fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil. Mix yogurt with curry and fresh coriander. For a Mediterranean accent, mix olive oil with crushed garlic and chopped fresh herbs.