Citrusy Meat Marinade
Elevate your next cookout or weeknight dinner with this vibrant Citrusy Meat Marinade, a game-changer for tenderizing and flavoring chicken, pork, or beef! Bursting with a zesty trio of orange, lemon, and lime juice, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky. Complemented by soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, it delivers layers of depth in every bite. A touch of fresh cilantro and optional red chili flakes add bright, herbaceous notes and a hint of heat. With just 10 minutes of prep, this easy marinade infuses your meat with mouthwatering citrusy goodness, making it ideal for grilling, broiling, or pan-searing. Perfect for summer BBQs or meal prep, this marinade will transform any dish into a flavor-packed masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice to create a citrus base.
Whisk in the olive oil, soy sauce, and honey until well blended.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the optional red chili flakes.
Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the marinade.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish large enough to hold the meat.
Place the meat of your choice (chicken, pork, or beef) into the marinade and ensure it is fully submerged or well-coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for more intense flavor and tenderness.
When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
Cook the meat using your preferred method (grilling, broiling, or pan-searing) and enjoy the bright, citrusy flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.4 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4680 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
