Marinade for Chicken Pork or Beef

Transform your favorite cuts of chicken, pork, or beef into flavor-packed masterpieces with this quick and versatile marinade recipe! Bursting with a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and slightly sweet, thanks to a hint of brown sugar and lemon juice. Accentuated with paprika, dried oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this marinade penetrates deeply to elevate each bite with irresistible flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, it's an effortless way to tenderize and enhance a variety of proteins, whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Ideal for meal prepping or weeknight dinners, this marinade is destined to become your go-to secret for unforgettable meals. Perfect keywords: chicken marinade, pork marinade, beef marinade, easy marinade recipe, grilling marinade, versatile marinade recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk to combine all the spices evenly.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the water to slightly dilute the marinade, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.

Step 4

Place your chosen protein (chicken, pork, or beef) in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully submerged or evenly coated.

Step 5

Seal the bag tightly (or cover the dish with plastic wrap) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption. For chicken, marinate for up to 12 hours; for pork or beef, marinate for up to 24 hours.

Step 6

When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and discard the excess marinade (do not reuse it unless boiled for safety).

Step 7

Cook the meat using your preferred method, such as grilling, pan-searing, or roasting, and enjoy the richly flavored results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	324.6 grams (324.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	695

Total Fat 57.00g	73%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4828mg	210%
Total Carbohydrate 36.90g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3.00g	11%
Total Sugars 20.90g
Protein 13.10g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 767mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.9%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 20.7%