Honey Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warming spices come together in this vibrant marinade that works beautifully on chicken, pork, or fish. Fresh orange juice and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger, turmeric, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary layer in serious depth of flavor. The recipe does list honey as an optional add-in, but the instructions make it easy to simply leave it out — the marinade is bold and well-balanced without it, so you're not sacrificing anything by skipping that single ingredient. Extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together and helps the marinade cling to whatever protein you're working with. A quick 30-second whisk is all it takes to bring it to life, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it a great make-ahead option for busy weeknights. Whether you're prepping a weeknight dinner or planning ahead for a cookout, this is the kind of versatile, flavor-packed marinade that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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