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
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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Greek Chicken or Lamb Marinade
Chicken Fajita Marinade
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Beef Fajita Marinade
Italian dressing in a citrusy Mexican fajita marinade sounds unusual but yields tender and flavorful fajita meat.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Hamburger Baste
How do you give a simple upgrade to a burger? Easy, use a burger baste. Melted butter, soy sauce and worcestershire keeps the patties moist and flavorful and only takes a second to whip...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Multi-Purpose Teriyaki Marinade
Become your own Shogun chef and serve this traditional Japanese cuisine. Soak any meat, seafood, or vegetable in the simple marinade of soy sauce, ginger, dry mustard...
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
Teriyaki Marinade And BBQ Sauce
No need for culinary arts degrees around here; simply grab a whisk and combine basic pantry staples for a savory teriyaki marinade and BBQ sauce.
Method: stovetop
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
Multi-Purpose Citrus Marinade
This is a simple orange-lime marinade that works with fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef.
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian-Style Red Wine Steak Marinade
A bit of wine for the marinade, the rest with dinner! You can boil the herbed marinade until reduced and use it as a sauce to top off the steak.
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Quick Marinade For Grilled Vegetables
An easy way to infuse your veggies with a ton of flavor before grilling. The quick balsamic marinade is perfect for onions, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and...
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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