Spicy Grilling Marinade for Chicken and Seafood
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🥘 Yield: 1 1/4 cups of marinade
Description:
This nice and easy marinade is perfect for grilling chicken and seafood. Simply toss your desired protein in the flavorful mixture, refrigerate, and let the magic happen! Here’s a handy tip for those who like to buy meats in bulk and freeze them for later use: portion them into ziplock bags for easy storage and marinating. No more struggling to separate frozen meat or waiting for it to thaw – just grab a bag, add your favorite marinade, and let it marinate while you’re away!
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the white wine vinegar, soy sauce, minced ginger, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, and thinly sliced green onions. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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Optional Blend: For a smoother consistency, you can optionally blend the marinade using a blender or food processor. This step is ideal if you prefer a more uniform texture.
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Marinate: Once the marinade is prepared, add your choice of chicken or seafood to the mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Cover the bowl or transfer the mixture to a ziplock bag for marinating.
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Refrigerate: Place the marinated protein in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
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Grill: After marinating, grill the chicken or seafood according to your preference. The flavorful marinade will impart a delicious spicy kick to your grilled dishes.
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Serve: Once grilled to perfection, serve your spicy chicken or seafood alongside your favorite sides and enjoy a delicious meal bursting with flavor!
Storage:
- Store any leftover marinade in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to label it for easy identification.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 499.7
- Fat: 44.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 7039.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.3g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 13.8g
This spicy grilling marinade adds a burst of flavor to your favorite chicken and seafood dishes, making it perfect for your next barbecue or weeknight dinner. Enjoy the convenience of marinating with ease, thanks to the handy ziplock bag method, and savor the delicious results with every bite!
