Zesty Citrus Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant and refreshing zesty citrus marinade. Enjoy the harmonious blend of tangy lemon and lime juices, combined with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cider vinegar, perfectly balanced with a touch of olive oil and pepper. Ideal for marinating chicken or vegetables, adding a burst of flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| ½ | cup packed brown sugar |
| 3 | tablespoons Dijon mustard |
| ¼ | cup cider vinegar |
| 1 | juice of one lime |
| 1 | juice of one lemon |
| 6 | tablespoons olive oil |
| pepper to taste | |
Instructions
Preparation Instructions | |
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| 1. | Whisk marinade ingredients in a small bowl. |
| 2. | Include the juice of one lemon and one lime. For added flavor, you can also add a little zest from each fruit. |
| 3. | Pour the marinade over the chicken in a resealable bag and marinate for 1-2 hours, or for best results, marinate overnight. |
| 4. | Consider transferring some marinade to a squeeze bottle for convenient basting during cooking. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1592.3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 109.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 157.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 145.5 g |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița