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Marinade for Tender Chicken

Our streamlined recipe marinates boneless, skinless chicken breasts in unlikely ingredients to achieve tender texture and rich flavor.

HEAVY CREAM:

Rich heavy cream serves as the liquid base for both the marinade and sauce.

LEMON JUICE:

Fresh lemon juice adds brightness.

SALT:

The salt transforms the marinade into a brine, which ensures deeply seasoned, juicy meat.

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