The Timing Mistake That Can Ruin Marinated Chicken - Chowhound

To better understand the correct timing for marinades, you need to know how they work in general. A common misconception is that the goal of a marinade is to get the marinade flavors (be they garlic and soy, or maybe a simple salmoriglio with olive oil, garlic, and lemon) to soak right to the center of your meat. In reality, marinades simply don't really soak that far into meat — instead, they flavor the outside…