Honey Soy and Orange Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Honey Soy and Orange Marinade, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that transforms ordinary ingredients into a gourmet feast. Featuring the delightful combination of freshly squeezed orange juice, aromatic orange zest, and warm notes of garlic and ginger, this marinade is enhanced by the rich umami of soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil. A drizzle of honey adds natural sweetness, while optional chili flakes provide a gentle kick for spice lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile marinade works wonders on chicken, pork, seafood, or even roasted vegetables, infusing them with a mouthwatering blend of citrusy zing and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this marinade is your ticket to irresistibly tender and flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the orange zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the flavors.
Season with black pepper and, if desired, red chili flakes for a hint of spice. Mix well.
Taste the marinade and adjust any seasoning if necessary (e.g., more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
Use immediately to marinate chicken, pork, seafood, or even vegetables. Place the ingredient to be marinated in a sealable bag or bowl, pour the marinade over, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more intense flavor).
Discard any leftover marinade used for raw proteins. If needed, make a fresh batch for basting or serving as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2310 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 462 mg | 10% | |
*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.
