Best Mesquite Marinade Recipes

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MESQUITE CHICKEN MARINADE



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This mesquite chicken marinade is freezer friendly and packs a smokey punch that will brighten up any chicken meal! This marinade is perfect for grilling, baking, or sauteeing your chicken!

Provided by Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 tbsp mesquite seasoning
1/4 cup lemon juice (or 1 lemon)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup water (optional)
2 lbs chicken breast (or chicken thighs)

Steps:

  • Add oil, mesquite seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and water to a ziplock bag. Close the bag and shake/mix contents.
  • Add chicken to bag and reseal. Allow chicken to sit in the marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally 24 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and cook using the desired method. We grilled ours because the smokey flavor of the grill perfectly compliments the flavors in the marinade. Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 26 g, Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE



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This simple and easy recipe for Mesquite Grilled Chicken Marinade is the perfect recipe for summer. Great for smoky-flavored chicken breasts or thighs.

Provided by My Farmhouse Table

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Mesquite-flavored Liquid Smoke
4 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
4 Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the top of chicken. Seal and marinade a minimum 2 hours or overnight.
  • Once done marinating, grill the chicken until cooked, flipping halfway through. (Be careful. Since there is quite a bit of sugar in the marinade, watch closely so the chicken does not burn.)

BEST PORK CHOP MARINADE



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This is the best pork chop marinade I've ever tasted. I starting throwing things together in a bowl and I'm so glad I wrote it down...try this! Flavor is best when pork is grilled.

Provided by BethAnne923

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large pork chops
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon mesquite-flavored seasoning
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each pork chop from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
  • Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mesquite seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1450.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

MESQUITE-MARINATED SALMON TACOS



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My husband loves Mexican food, but with my Philadelphia roots, I could not see the attraction. After 16 years in the Southwest, I created this dish to please us both. A little compromise turned into the best tacos in Arizona.

Provided by Karen Schmitt

Categories     Main Dishes     Taco Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/2-pound) skinless salmon fillet
2 tablespoons mesquite-lime marinade
6 medium white corn taco shells
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup Mexican blend cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
1/4 cup broccoli sprouts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut salmon into bite-sized cubes and place in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with mesquite marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat taco shells in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salmon and cook until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Fill taco shells with salmon and top with cheese, olives, salsa, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 464.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

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