Crazy Lemon Marinade Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this unbelievably easy 3-ingredient marinade! Using lemonade as its star, this Crazy Lemon Marinade from a Betty Crocker cookbook infuses juicy pork chops or chicken breasts with bright, zesty flavor in just minutes. Perfect for grilling or pan-searing, get ready for the most flavorful chicken and pork you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 790.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.7 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crazy Lemon Marinade

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How to Make Crazy Lemon Marinade

  1. If using fresh basil, finely chop 2 tablespoons.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup lemonade, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional).
  3. Place 2 pounds of pork chops or chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  4. Pour half of the marinade over the meat, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no more than 2 hours. (Do not marinate longer than 2 hours).
  6. Remove meat from marinade and reserve remaining marinade for basting.
  7. Grill, pan-sear, or bake the meat according to your preferred cooking method. Baste with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

426g

Fat

25g

Carbs

39g