The Best Chicken Marinade

Step 1

Heat olive and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, removing lid to stir often, until the onions are softened but not browned, 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in brown sugar, allspice, thyme, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and cayenne and remove from the heat.

Step 3

Stir in soy sauce or tamari and red wine vinegar. Cool completely before marinating meat.