Macadamia Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and a hit of fresh ginger come together in this vibrant marinade that works beautifully on chicken, pork, or fish. The combination of orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest gives it a layered, sunny acidity that balances perfectly with the earthy warmth of turmeric and the herbal punch of fresh thyme and rosemary. A drizzle of raw honey is entirely optional, but it rounds out the flavors and helps with caramelization if you're grilling or roasting. Everything gets whisked together in a single bowl in under a minute, making this one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can add to your weeknight rotation. Many store-bought marinades sneak in unexpected nut-derived oils or additives, so mixing your own from scratch gives you full control over every ingredient. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can make a batch ahead and have dinner halfway done before you even turn on the stove.
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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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