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Garlic Lime All-Purpose Marinade

Garlic lime all-purpose marinade is a simple recipe that comes together in a snap and creates the most amazingly flavorful, moist and tender meat dishes. Perfect on chicken, pork, steaks and seafood. Truly an all-purpose marinade I would happily use this as gravy on my mashed potatoes too (I may have done that already).
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 6
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or meat of choice
  • 6 tablespoons STAR Garlic Flavored Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup STAR White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Place meat in ziptop gallon bag. Set aside.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a mason jar (or a 2 cup measuring cup). Seal your jar and shake vigorously until your mixture becomes completely combined (or you can whisk well) and pour over meat. Zip bag closed and place in a bowl in the refrigerator (to prevent leaks) or double bag it. Marinate 30 minutes to overnight. I recommend overnight if you have the time. If marinating for hours, remember to flip the bag over a few times to keep the meat coated and moist.

To Grill Chicken

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Place chicken on the counter (to take the chill off) while grill is heating. Grill chicken about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Serve and enjoy.

To Grill Pork Chops

  • Preheat grill to medium high. Place the pork chops on the grill and sear both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move the pork chops away from the flame. Cook over indirect heat with the grill closed until they are somewhat firm to the touch or until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of a chop, away from the bone, registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer the pork chops to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

To bake Chicken or Pork Chops

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through (1 pound takes less time, 5 pounds takes more time). Cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes and let the chicken rest.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you wish to use the marinade to serve over the meat, you can boil it on the stove top until reduced by 1/3 to create a delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 321cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 593mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg