My Top 3 Healthy Marinades

Directions

  1. 1For the Citrus Herb Marinade, combine olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, juice of 1 lime, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  2. 2For the Citrus Herb Marinade, combine olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, juice of 1 lime, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  3. 3For the Citrus Herb Marinade, combine olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, juice of 1 lime, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  4. 4For the Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade, combine 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  5. 5For the Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade, combine 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  6. 6For the Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade, combine 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.
  7. 7For the Soy-Ginger Teriyaki Marinade, combine 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and optional 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes for heat in a plastic bag.
  8. 8For the Soy-Ginger Teriyaki Marinade, combine 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and optional 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes for heat in a plastic bag.
  9. 9For the Soy-Ginger Teriyaki Marinade, combine 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and optional 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes for heat in a plastic bag.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes

Equipment

plastic bagsgarlic press

Tips

  • Marinate chicken in these healthy marinades to elevate its flavor.
  • The Soy-Ginger Teriyaki Marinade can easily be used to make chicken fried rice.