Orange Thyme Marinade

Brighten up your cooking with this vibrant and flavorful Orange Thyme Marinade, a citrusy blend that brings zesty orange juice and fresh thyme together with the richness of olive oil and a hint of sweetness from honey. This versatile marinade, balanced with savory soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic, is perfect for infusing chicken, fish, or pork with layers of irresistible flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy way to elevate your meals, whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing. With its fresh, herbaceous notes and a touch of tangy zest, this marinade is a must-try for creating juicy, tender dishes that are anything but ordinary.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 whole Zest of an orange
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 whole Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and olive oil until well combined.

Step 2

Add in the thyme leaves, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Continue whisking to create a smooth mixture.

Step 3

Season the marinade with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste if needed.

Step 4

Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container.

Step 5

Add your protein of choice (such as chicken, fish, or pork) into the bag or container, ensuring it is well coated with the marinade.

Step 6

Seal the bag or cover the container, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours for maximum flavor absorption.

Step 7

Remove the protein from the marinade, discard the excess marinade, and cook as desired (grill, bake, or pan-sear).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	256.6 grams (256.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	673

Total Fat 57.70g	74%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2452mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 36.00g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 27.90g
Protein 4.60g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 406mg	9%

*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: 76.2%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 21.1%