This zesty fajita marinade has flavors from all over the map including soy sauce, Italian dressing, and honey that add loads of flavor to the chicken.
Time: under 30 minutes
Marinades and Rubs
The right marinade can really make the meal! The more acidic the marinade the less time you need to marinate the meat. Fish and seafood generally should be marinated from 20 minutes to one hour; chicken for at least half an hour, but no more than six; pork should be marinated between two and four hours. Beef, by contrast, should be marinated overnight.
Rubs can be either dry or wet and can be worked into the meat anywhere from an hour before cooking to the night before.
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Chicken Fajita Marinade
Greek Chicken or Lamb Marinade
You already know that a Greek marinade will be full of lemon and oregano. Try using the marinated chicken or lamb for kebabs or gyros topped with yogurt sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Steak & Ale's Hawaiian Chicken Marinade
Say goodbye to boring chicken with this delightful Hawaiian marinade that has just the right balance of zing and zest. If your grill could talk, it would...
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Juice Steak Marinade
You might never think of marinating a ribeye steak in apple juice for a tender and subtly sweet result, but you'll be glad somebody else did.
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Marinade
This marinade starts with a good quality ale and adds some seasonings for a delicious steak just like you get at popular restaurants
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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Apple Cider Steak Marinade
Crazy simple marinade to turn a steak up a notch. The sweet and salty infusion is a great back-pocket recipe.
Time: under 30 minutes
Perini Ranch Steak Rub
Steakhouses always have a secret weapon for making their trademark steaks. At Perini Ranch, this flavorful rub is what makes their steaks so popular.
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Fajita Marinade
Italian dressing in a citrusy Mexican fajita marinade sounds unusual but yields tender and flavorful fajita meat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Dijon Teriyaki Marinade
If you think marinating is just slapping some sauce on a piece of meat, think again. This zesty Dijon teriyaki marinade proves that great flavor starts with a few simple...
Time: under 30 minutes
Balsamic Vinegar Marinade for Chicken
Vinegar is a great tenderizer for meats when used as a marinade. A good quality balsamic vinegar should have a slightly sweet taste to it so keep that in mind when...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Sodium Smoky Chicken Rub
This smoky, low-sodium melange with plenty of smoked paprika can be your secret to effortlessly flavorful chicken in the oven or on the grill.
Time: under 30 minutes
Beer Marinade For Chicken
This simple beer marinade loads up chicken pieces with flavor and keeps them ultra-juicy on the grill. Soy sauce helps add a savory touch while fresh aromatics and herbs keep...
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Ginger Marinade
If you're looking to infuse your meals with a burst of umami, this teriyaki ginger marinade is your secret weapon. Toss it on any meat, and watch your dinners transform into a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Marinade For Fish
This Asian marinade gives fish a quick flavor boost with ingredients like rice vinegar and soy sauce. The 30-minute fridge time is all it takes for delicious results.
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Dressing Chicken Marinade
The best marinades are ones you hardly have to think about. Bottled Italian dressing with herbs and spices thrown in is ready in an instant making marinated chicken a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Indian-Spiced Salmon Rub
This Indian inspired rub features garam masala which is a blend of spices usually consisting of cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm hued spices.
Time: under 30 minutes
All Purpose Fajita Beer Marinade For Beef, Chicken Or Seafood
Your fajita needs a little fiesta, and where's the fiesta without the cerveza? Use fresh lime juice in this zesty beer marinade to really...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beer-Based Brisket Marinade
If you're on the lookout for a marinade that marries savory and smoky, you're in for a treat. With ingredients like beer, liquid smoke, and A1 sauce, this concoction brings...
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Dry Rub
Rub a dub dub, Chinese spices on your grub. It's the kind of mix that makes even the grill get a little excited. MSG? A little controversy never hurt a spice blend.
Time: under 30 minutes
Lime-Vinegar Marinade
A lime-based marinade like this one is ideal for all sorts of Mexican recipes. Giving your chicken a few hours in this marinade will add some feisty flavor and keep the meat...
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Onion Steak Marinade
Sometimes, all it takes is the right marinade to turn an ordinary steak into something extraordinary. Fancy dinners don't have to be complicated.
Time: under 30 minutes
Fajita Marinade With Salsa And Italian Dressing
This unique marinade for fajitas calls for salsa and prepared Italian salad dressing and can be used on beef or chicken. The marinade can also double as...
Time: under 30 minutes
Szechwan Beef Marinade
This zesty marinade adds a ton of flavor while also tenderizing the beef. Use the beef in your favorite Asian-style recipes. Hint: it's perfect for stir-frying.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Five-Star Restaurant Steak Marinade
This top shelf marinade uses olive oil, balsamic vinegar, some spicy horseradish, and the surprise ingredient truffle oil to give the steaks that chic restaurant...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat TGI Friday's Chop House Seasoning
When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...
Time: under 30 minutes
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