How to Make a Marinade
on Jun 16, 2021
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3 Components of a Marinade:
Oil
This category is easy, avocado oil or olive oil are the two healthiest and most common oils for a marinade. The oil helps to transfer flavor into the meat as well as help retain moisture when grilling. No one likes a dried out chicken after it’s been pulled off the grill. Adding the oil will ensure that you have a juicy bite each time.Flavor
Herbs, spices & sweetness are what bring your marinade to the next level and really give you the creative outlet you are looking for. Whether you go light with cilantro or bold with a rosemary you cannot go wrong with the plethora of options out there. Don’t forget that simple salt and pepper add to your marinade and help bring balance from each of the components.- Mint
- Thyme
- Cilantro
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Dill
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Molasses
- Honey
Acid
This is the part of the marinade that is my favorite, there are so many ingredients that are considered an acid. The acid in the marinade helps break down and tenderize the meat and allow the flavor to penetrate deeply and give you layers of flavor.- Many kinds of vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, red wine)
- Any citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange)
- Greek yogurt
- Wine
- Oil, thyme, honey, red wine vinegar
- Oil, rosemary, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar
- Oil, mint, lime
- Oil, greek yogurt, lemon, mint, dill, parsley
- Oil, ginger, garlic, lime
- Oil, tajin, lime
- Oil, white wine, lemon juice, garlic, parsley
- Oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano
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cilantro lime marinade
Ingredients
Scale
- Bunch of cilantro, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender to break down the cilantro.
- Pour marinade over 1-2 lbs of chicken in a ziplock bag or in a pyrex dish and then place in the fridge to marinade for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight.