Marinade for Chicken Pork or Beef
Transform your favorite cuts of chicken, pork, or beef into flavor-packed masterpieces with this quick and versatile marinade recipe! Bursting with a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and slightly sweet, thanks to a hint of brown sugar and lemon juice. Accentuated with paprika, dried oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this marinade penetrates deeply to elevate each bite with irresistible flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, it's an effortless way to tenderize and enhance a variety of proteins, whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Ideal for meal prepping or weeknight dinners, this marinade is destined to become your go-to secret for unforgettable meals. Perfect keywords: chicken marinade, pork marinade, beef marinade, easy marinade recipe, grilling marinade, versatile marinade recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.
Add Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk to combine all the spices evenly.
Gradually stir in the water to slightly dilute the marinade, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
Place your chosen protein (chicken, pork, or beef) in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully submerged or evenly coated.
Seal the bag tightly (or cover the dish with plastic wrap) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption. For chicken, marinate for up to 12 hours; for pork or beef, marinate for up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and discard the excess marinade (do not reuse it unless boiled for safety).
Cook the meat using your preferred method, such as grilling, pan-searing, or roasting, and enjoy the richly flavored results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4828 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*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.
