Orange Honey Marinade

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and zesty Orange Honey Marinade, a perfect blend of fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and sweet honey, balanced with savory soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of fresh rosemary. Ideal for chicken, fish, pork, or roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make marinade adds a citrusy sweetness with just the right kick from optional red pepper flakes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, infusing your dishes with bold, refreshing flavors. Whether you're grilling, baking, or sautéing, this marinade ensures a perfectly caramelized finish every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice and orange zest.

Step 2

Add the honey and soy sauce, whisking until the honey fully dissolves.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth emulsion.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle hint of heat.

Step 6

Adjust seasonings to taste if needed, ensuring a balance between sweetness, saltiness, and tanginess.

Step 7

Use the marinade immediately by pouring it over your choice of protein or vegetables, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 8

Allow the ingredients to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more intense flavor.

Step 9

Discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw meat. Alternatively, boil it for 3–5 minutes to make it safe for use as a sauce or glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	397.1 grams (397.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	603

Total Fat 29.40g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2337mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 84.30g	31%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 72.40g
Protein 6.10g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 680mg	14%

*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: 42.3%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 53.8%