The Best Marinade Ever

Elevate your grilling, roasting, or sautéing game with "The Best Marinade Ever," a flavor-packed recipe that transforms any protein or vegetable into a culinary masterpiece. This quick and versatile marinade combines the richness of olive oil, savory soy sauce, and tangy balsamic vinegar with a touch of sweetness from honey and a zesty kick from minced garlic and fresh lemon juice. Infused with aromatic rosemary and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, it’s perfectly balanced to suit chicken, beef, tofu, or even roasted veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is your go-to solution for effortless meal prep, delivering bold, restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Use it fresh or store it for up to five days, and let your taste buds savor the results!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until fully blended.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the mixture. Stir well.

Step 3

Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or lemon juice for tanginess.

Step 4

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 5

To marinate, place your choice of protein (meat, tofu, vegetables, etc.) in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ingredients, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 6

Refrigerate and allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor. Turn the ingredients occasionally to ensure even coverage.

Step 7

Grill, bake, or sauté as desired, using the marinated ingredients. Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	333.8 grams (333.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1279

Total Fat 115.30g	148%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2671mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 54.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 44.50g
Protein 7.20g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 468mg	10%

*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: 80.8%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 16.9%