Easy Honey Mustard Marinade – Tangy and Flavorful
This easy honey mustard marinade combines sweet honey, tangy mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and simple seasonings to create a flavorful marinade for chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Taste the marinade and adjust the flavor if desired. Add a little more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for extra tang.
- Place chicken, pork, seafood, or vegetables in a food-safe container or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the food and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop. For best results, follow the appropriate marinating time for the specific protein you're using.
- Cook the marinated food using your preferred method, such as grilling, baking, roasting, or pan-searing.
- Never reuse marinade that has come into contact with raw meat or seafood unless it is thoroughly cooked first.
Notes
Storage: Store unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Never reuse marinade that has contacted raw meat or seafood unless it is thoroughly cooked.
Freezing: The marinade can be frozen with raw chicken or another suitable protein in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw safely in the refrigerator before cooking.
Best Uses: Chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp, chicken skewers, roasted vegetables, and meal-prep bowls.
Tip: If you want extra marinade to use as a sauce, reserve a portion before adding raw meat or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Total Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
- Total Sugars: 10.5g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Potassium: 55mg
- Calcium: 8mg
- Iron: 0.3mg