This marinade is an all-purpose marinade that can be used for chicken, beef or pork, and it only takes minutes to prep. It is a great recipe to have on hand for grilling.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds meat (chicken, beef, pork), preferably in pieces, like chicken breasts, steaks, pork chops, or thin pork tenderloins
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons)
- 1 cup soy sauce (I always use low-sodium) OR 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (or ginger paste) or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Place the meat in a shallow dish or ziploc bag.
In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, onion powder and pepper.
Pour the marinade over the meat to cover. Refrigerate for 8-12 hours (or up to two days).
Grill the meat, discarding excess marinade, until cooked through (exact time will depend on the cut of the meat and temperature of your grill). Let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.
