Orange Honey Marinade Recipe

Elevate your chicken breasts and pork tenderloin with this vibrant Orange Honey Marinade! Sweet honey, zesty orange juice, and fragrant spices create a mouthwatering glaze that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying, this marinade infuses your meat with incredible flavor in minutes. Get ready for unbelievably juicy and delicious results!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 156.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Honey Marinade

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How to Make Orange Honey Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and spices until well combined.
  2. Place your chicken breasts or pork tenderloin in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  3. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it's fully coated.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
  5. Preheat your grill, oven, or pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the used marinade.
  7. Cook the meat to your desired doneness, basting occasionally with a fresh batch of the marinade (optional - see note).
  8. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g