Honey Mustard Marinade Recipe
Honey Mustard Marinade is a combination of sweet and tangy flavors. This simple yet delicious blend of honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and seasonings is perfect for chicken, pork, veggies, and more.
Servings: 4
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over meats, seafood or vegetables, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Cook your food as desired, discarding any used marinade.
- Store the marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
Notes
This recipe makes 1 cup of marinade.
Recipe Tips
- You can easily double this recipe
- For meats like chicken and pork, marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- For tougher cuts of meats, you can actually marinate overnight. This will enhance tenderness.
- Always marinate in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth. Avoid leaving food at room temperature.
- It is important to discard any marinade that has been used. The used marinade liquid will not be safe to consume after raw foods have marinated in it.
- While marinating adds flavor, too long in an acidic marinade can break down proteins and change the texture making some foods mushy. Keep an eye on the timing.
- You can get creative with the herbs and spices that you add to your marinade. Use fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley or add a kick of heat with cayenne pepper.
- I love to use this recipe as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets and chicken tenders!
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg