These Are the Best Marinade Recipes for Grilling

If you cook out often, you know that the best marinade recipes for grilling can take just about any protein to the next level. While you can certainly throw a piece of chicken or a slab of steak right on the grill, taking an extra 30 minutes or so to marinate the raw meat will help ensure that the final result is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Need some inspiration? Keep reading for 15 great marinade recipes and how to make them from scratch.

A good marinade is all about balance, so you'll find that most of these recipes call for an acidic ingredient—such as vinegar or lime juice—to tenderize the meat, as well as oil, salt, sugar, and herbs or spices. The exact ingredients will vary depending on the type of protein you're marinating and the final flavor profile you want to achieve. This collection of the best marinade recipes for grilling includes delicious chicken marinades like honey-barbecue and cilantro-lime. Grilling steak? Check out the marinades for classic grilled flank steak, beef fajitas, or carne asada. For seafood fans, check out her shimp civiche marinade!

These amazing marinades will make you want to fire up the grill all summer long! For more outdoor cooking ideas, check out the best Fourth of July menu ideas, the best BBQ sides, and the best steak sauce recipes.

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