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The Best Meat Marinade {Chicken, Beef, beef}

The Best Meat Marinade for Chicken and Beef is your ultimate flavor-enhancing solution, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make marinade boasts a delightful combination of lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and spices that tenderizes the meat while delivering a mouthwatering taste. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or preparing an intimate family dinner, this versatile marinade works wonders on chicken breasts, beef steaks, and chops alike. Just marinate your choice of meat for a few hours (or overnight for maximum flavor), then grill to perfection. Your guests will be raving about the juicy, flavorful results!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken or beef
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, onion powder, and pepper.
  2. Place your meat in a shallow dish or Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it until fully coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 8–12 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove meat from marinade (discard excess) and grill until fully cooked.
  4. Let the meat rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of marinated grilled chicken (170g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in honey with the marinade. Marinate tougher cuts like flank steak overnight for optimal tenderness. Save leftover marinade (boiled) as a sauce to drizzle over your finished dish.

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