{"id":30437,"date":"2021-10-21T00:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T04:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=30437"},"modified":"2021-10-21T00:13:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T04:13:00","slug":"easy-marinade-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/21\/easy-marinade-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Easy Marinade Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Easy marinade ideas to make weeknight dinners a breeze. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marinades are an easy way to transform a basic piece of meat into something special that makes dinner more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know about you, but I’m always exhausted when I get home from work on Monday night. That’s why I love to plan ahead and mix up one of these easy marinade ideas on Sunday night. Then all I need to do when I get home from work is throw the meat onto a hot grill or into the oven and call it dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a great way to get a tasty dinner on the table when you don’t have the energy to cook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve all heard about “Taco Tuesday” but I’m all about “Marinade Monday.” Let’s make it a thing! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making a homemade marinade is as easy as combining a fat (like oil or dairy), and acid (like vinegar or citrus juice), a little salt, something sweet, and your favorite seasonings. <\/strong>Then let your imagination go wild! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can marinade anything from chicken and steak to seafood, like salmon or shimp. Homemade marinade is also a great way to add flavor to tofu or tempeh–or try drizzling it over vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a great guide to making your own DIY marinade<\/a> (along with tips on how to use them!) But if coming up with your own marinade recipe is too adventurious, here are some recipes to get you started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\"Fajita<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Fajita Marinade<\/div>\n
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This easy marinade makes sheet pan fajitas a breeze. Try it on steak or chicken!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Best<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Best Steak Marinade Recipe<\/div>\n
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My favorite steak marinade made with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and garlic.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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3<\/div>\n\t
\"State<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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State Fair Chicken Marinade<\/div>\n
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This delicious marinade is inspired by State Fair Chicken\/Cornell chicken. I love this one on rotisserie chicken or bone-in chicken thighs!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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4<\/div>\n\t
\"Jerk<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Jerk Marinade<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
This Homemade Jerk Marinade is so simple and flavorful, full of Jamaican spices. Comes together in minutes and is great with chicken, steak, or shrimp!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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5<\/div>\n\t
\"Achiote<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Achiote Chicken Marinade<\/div>\n
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Bring the Yucatan to your table with Achiote Chicken, also known as Pollo Pibil, a flavorful saucy, succulent chicken dish. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Buttermilk<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Buttermilk Chicken Marinade <\/div>\n
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This buttermilk chicken marinade is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk! It also has sriracha for a little kick.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"All<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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All Purpose Chicken Marinade <\/div>\n
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This is a great all-purpose chicken marinade that’s perfect for baking or grilling.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Keto<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Keto Chicken Marinade<\/div>\n
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This tangy marinade is low carb and perfect if you’re on a keto diet. Try it on grilled chicken!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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9<\/div>\n\t
\"Miso<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Miso Sauce Dressing and Marinade<\/div>\n
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This savory miso marinade pulls triple-duty as a dressing or dipping sauce too!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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10<\/div>\n\t
\"Triple<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Triple Citrus Chicken Marinade <\/div>\n
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This Triple Citrus marinade has orange, lemon, and lime juice for tons of bright flavor.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Red Wine and Coffee Marinade<\/div>\n
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The wonderful thing about this marinade is that you\u2019re likely to have most of the ingredients on hand. This marinade is especially good for steak or pork.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Lemon<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Lemon Pepper Marinade<\/div>\n
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Lemon pepper marinade is a simple but flavorful marinade for chicken or shrimp. This easy marinade recipe can also be used to make a delicious salad dressing!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Souvlaki<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Souvlaki Marinade Recipe<\/div>\n
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This tasty Greek-inspired marinade is flavored with oregano and garlic.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Chimichurri<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe<\/div>\n
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Fresh garlic and herbs give this sauce so much flavor! I love it with eggs or tofu.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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15<\/div>\n\t
\"Lemon<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Lemon Marinade for Chicken<\/div>\n
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This Lemon Marinade for Chicken is lemon-forward, with a touch of honey and fresh herbs.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"3\/4<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Easy Teriyaki Sauce<\/div>\n
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This recipe comes together in minutes with basic ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Use it as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Pork<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Pork Marinade<\/div>\n
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An all-purpose pork marinade that’s perfect on chops!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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18<\/div>\n\t
\"7UP<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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7UP Marinade for Steak<\/div>\n
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If you have extra 7-up around, it’s a great way to add a pop of sweet citrus flavor to a marinade like this one.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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19<\/div>\n\t
\"\"<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Tandoori Marinade Recipe<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
This delicious tandoori marinade is the perfect compliment to grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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20<\/div>\n\t
\"Mojito<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/span>\n
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Mojito Marinade<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
A brightly flavored, mojito-inspired marinade that works well with any light meat or seafood. Use on extra-firm tofu, shrimp, scallops, mahi-mahi, or chicken.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Have leftover meat? Use it on a grain bowl<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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