MSG Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warm spices come together in a marinade that makes chicken, pork, or fish taste like something you'd order at a restaurant. Fresh orange and lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, tenderizing protein while delivering a punchy, sun-drenched flavor that bottled marinades simply can't replicate. Every single ingredient in this recipe is whole and unprocessed — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends with hidden additives, just real food you can see and smell. Grated ginger and turmeric add depth and a gorgeous golden hue, while fresh thyme and rosemary keep things herbaceous and aromatic. A drizzle of raw honey is optional but rounds out the acidity beautifully if you want a touch of sweetness. Whisk it together in under a minute, and you've got a marinade that keeps in the fridge for up to three days — plenty of time to plan ahead for a weeknight dinner or weekend cookout.
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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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