Quick Flavor Blends for Chicken, Tofu, Veggies & More

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp melted butter (25 g)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (6 g)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (5 g)
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced (15 g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3 g)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (3 g)
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce (5 ml)

Fresh Lemon Rosemary

Bright and fresh—ideal for chicken, fish, or grilled veggies.

Ingredients

  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (8 g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (5 g)
  • ⅓ tsp salt (2 g)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 g)

Creamy Garlic Infusion

Smooth and comforting, great for baked chicken, tofu, or potatoes.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup whole milk (100 ml)
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary (1 g)
  • ½ tsp salt (2.5 g)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (1.5 g)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (5 ml)
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Bayou BBQ Marinade

Sweet, smoky, and bold—perfect for grilling.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Orleans marinade (25 g)
  • 2 tsp honey (10 ml)
  • 1½ tsp olive oil (8 ml)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (5 g)
  • 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped (15 g)
  • Splash of water

Citrus Lemongrass Zing

Fresh and zesty with Southeast Asian flair.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped (10 g)
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice (20 ml)
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp white sugar (5 g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (5 g)

Smoky Peanut Spice

Deep, nutty, and lightly spicy—excellent for tofu or chicken skewers.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp satay sauce (15 g)
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (10 ml)
  • 1½ tsp curry oil (8 g)
  • ½ tsp garlic, minced (3 g)
  • ¼ tsp salt (1 g)

How to Marinate

  1. Combine all ingredients for your chosen flavor blend in a bowl.
  2. Add 1–1½ lbs (450–700 g) chicken, tofu, seafood, or vegetables. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Marinate:
    • 30–60 minutes for quick flavor
    • 4–12 hours for deeper flavor (refrigerated)
  4. Cook using your preferred method: grill, roast, pan-fry, or air-fry.

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