Seed Oil Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warming spices come together in a marinade that makes chicken, pork, or fish taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. The base is extra-virgin olive oil — a clean, traditional fat that keeps this completely free of the industrial seed oils hiding in so many bottled marinades and store-bought sauces. Fresh orange juice and lemon juice bring natural acidity that tenderizes protein beautifully, while ginger, turmeric, thyme, and rosemary layer in serious depth of flavor. A touch of raw honey is optional but rounds out the citrus with just enough sweetness to balance the heat of the garlic. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of whisking, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days — so you can prep ahead and have dinner more or less ready before you even turn on the stove. It works fast on fish (just 30 minutes) and low-and-slow on chicken or pork for up to eight hours, giving you real flexibility depending on what you're cooking.
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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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