Gluten Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warm turmeric come together in a marinade that makes chicken, pork, or fish taste like you actually planned dinner in advance. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while ginger and herbs like thyme and rosemary layer in an almost Mediterranean depth that store-bought bottles just can't replicate. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-squinting or cross-contamination anxiety — just a whisk, a bowl, and about two minutes of your time. The optional drizzle of raw honey softens the citrus edge and helps with caramelization if you're grilling or roasting. Fish only needs about 30 minutes to soak up all that flavor, while chicken and pork can go anywhere from a quick two-hour bath to a full overnight rest in the fridge. Make a batch at the start of the week and you've got a flavor-packed head start on multiple meals without any extra effort.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the orange and lemon into a small bowl, then finely grate the lemon zest directly into the bowl.
- 2
Add the olive oil, garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and salt to the citrus mixture. Add the honey, if using.
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