My 7 best homemade marinades for summer on the BBQ

🔥 7 homemade marinades to conquer the summer

This summer, I created 7 homemade marinades that cover every flavor style I love. Each marinade takes 5 minutes to prepare, keeps 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge and works just as well on chicken as on beef, pork and tofu. The key to all my marinades: reserve ¼ cup of fresh marinade in the fridge to baste during cooking and drizzle at serving. From Mexico to Japan by way of Quebec, here are my 7 favorite marinades to turn any protein into a memorable meal.

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Homemade BBQ marinade

The absolute classic. BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder — it’s direct, it’s smoky, it’s everything you want on chicken on a Saturday night. The base on which all the others are built.

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Homemade fajita marinade

Lime, cumin, smoked paprika, fresh cilantro. This marinade turns an ordinary Tuesday night into a Mexican evening. Also perfect on extra-firm tofu for a veggie taco with real bite.

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Creamy Greek yogurt marinade

Greek yogurt makes the meat incredibly tender, while lemon and oregano do the rest. The result is juicy, golden, flavorful chicken that tastes like a Mediterranean vacation.

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Lemon and herb marinade

Fresh lemon, honey, mustard powder and savory herbs from the Bas-du-Fleuve. It’s the most refined of the series — perfect when you want something bright and delicate on fish or shrimp.

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Homemade balsamic marinade

Balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and dried oregano — the legendary duo. This marinade is Italy in a mason jar. It also makes a perfect dressing with no modifications at all.

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Maple and Dijon mustard marinade

My favorite of the series, by far. The maple syrup caramelizes on the BBQ while the Dijon adds a subtle kick. With savory herbs from the Bas-du-Fleuve as a bonus, it’s pure Quebec in every bite.

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Japanese sake marinade

Brown sugar, soy sauce, sake, ginger, sesame. The most exotic of the collection — perfect when you want to step out of your comfort zone without complicating your life.

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