Rice Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warm spices come together in a marinade that genuinely transforms whatever protein you pair it with. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger and turmeric add depth and a gorgeous golden hue that looks as good as it tastes. The rosemary and thyme keep things herbaceous and aromatic, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Whisk it together in under a minute, and you've got a marinade that's equally at home on chicken thighs, a pork tenderloin, or a flaky white fish. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge for up to three days so weeknight dinners practically cook themselves.
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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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