Marinades are easy to make and can typically be formulated with things that you already have on hand in your kitchen. They boost flavor, add moisture, and make bland foods taste better. Homemade marinades can also be more cost effective than the healthier store-bought options. Generally, you’ll want to use ⅓ to ½ cup of marinade per pound of food. For the most flavor and moisture we recommend marinating your meats for at least 2 hours.
We’ve compiled five of our favorites to help make grilling season more flavorful for you!
Tangy Beef Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Honey Garlic Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Fajita Marinade
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Teriyaki Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried ginger
Hawaiian Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
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