17 Marinade Recipes That Are Worth the Wait

Simply toss your favorite meat or veggies in a bag, add one of these delicious marinade recipes and set them in the fridge for a while for one delicious meal ahead of you! Yum!

Click Here for Recipe: Mango Tango Sauce

Click Here for Recipe: Mango Tango Sauce

“Wow... this sauce is heavenly! It's easy to make and packs a punch of sweet mango flavor. The chili sauce adds a hint of heat. We used 2 tablespoons but may try 3 next time for more heat. It was amazing on grilled chicken. But, would be tasty on other meats like pork chops too.” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for Recipe: Semi-Spicy Grilled Chicken

Click Here for Recipe: Semi-Spicy Grilled Chicken

“The whole crew loved this juicy, flavorful chicken. This marinade really makes the chicken tender. It was slightly tangy and sweet with a little bit of spice... but not too overpowering. We let my chicken marinate overnight, probably 14-16 hours, so the marinade really permeated through the meat." - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon

Click Here for Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon

“The marinade is sweet, salty, and spicy and made from sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ground mustard and ginger, and red pepper flakes. It only takes a few minutes to prepare. You can just dump all the ingredients in a ziptop bag, give the bag a good shake to mix everything and add the salmon.” - Christin
Click Here for Recipe: Sauteed Sirloin Tips With Bell Peppers And Onion

Click Here for Recipe: Sauteed Sirloin Tips With Bell Peppers And Onion

“These sauteed sirloin tips with bell peppers and onion may not come to mind when you’re thinking about quick-fix meals, but in truth, it really is. Once the steak bites have been marinated you can have this dish ready to serve in around 20 minutes. I like to serve it with a baked potato or mashed potatoes and a salad for a tasty and quick weeknight meal.” - Melissa
Click Here for Recipe: Super Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Click Here for Recipe: Super Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

“This is a really simple way to jazz up a plain old teriyaki sauce. Magic happens when the chicken marinates. This flavorful chicken is moist and a quick and easy weeknight meal. So much better than takeout. Add steamed rice, a veggie and dinner is served.” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for Recipe: Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Click Here for Recipe: Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

“Let’s get back to this seriously amazing chicken. You guys, it is so delicious and a total must-make. It’s the first recipe you need to try when you dust off your grills! The marinade is really simple to whip up and so easy.” - Holly
Click Here for Recipe: Apricot Barbecue Sauce for Grilling

Click Here for Recipe: Apricot Barbecue Sauce for Grilling

“I tried this the other day using some of my homemade salsa and apricot preserves. This recipe is the bombdiggity according to my family. Love it.” - jenniferfh
Click Here for Recipe: Best Steak Marinade and Steakhouse Butter

Click Here for Recipe: Best Steak Marinade and Steakhouse Butter

“The meal I am going to share with you today is hands-down my husband’s favorite. He is steak and potatoes – ALL. THE. WAY. I’m going to share my secret-recipe steak marinade (um, not so secret anymore, huh?)” - Brandie
Click Here for Recipe: Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs off the Grill

Click Here for Recipe: Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs off the Grill

“The marinade for these chicken thighs is fabulous! The fresh orange and ginger root are what really makes it special. You taste the sweetness from the orange, balanced with some spice from the ginger and salty from the soy sauce. I marinated them overnight, and they were so juicy when they came off the grill.” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for Recipe: Lemon Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Click Here for Recipe: Lemon Grilled Chicken Kabobs

“I came up with a zesty lemon marinade – literally zesty, because it’s made with lemon zest and juice, as well as olive oil, garlic, and dill. Let the chicken and the veggies all steep in that while you fire up the grill, and your little skewers will come off the flame bursting with flavor.” - Corey
Click Here for Recipe: Fabulous Steak Marinade

Click Here for Recipe: Fabulous Steak Marinade

“This marinade was FANTASTIC! Finally, a steak marinade that when you eat the grilled steak, you actually taste the meat, not the marinade. So many marinades just overpower the taste of the meat. It made the steak juicy and tender. We all loved it! This is a keeper, thanks so much for posting it. It is now my go-to steak marinade. YUMMO!” - Utahn
Click Here for Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Marinade

Click Here for Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Marinade

“These wonderfully grilled chicken legs get their flavor from the sweetness of brown sugar and spice from the jalapeno and cilantro. If you do not like cilantro you can substitute the cilantro with coriander. You still achieve a great flavor for a deliciously wonderful meal.” - Brysgal
Click Here for Recipe: Nor's Honey Balsamic Marinated Grilled Chicken

Click Here for Recipe: Nor's Honey Balsamic Marinated Grilled Chicken

“This is a marinade I came up with that Is a little bit sweet and a little spicy. This chicken would be great on sandwiches, marinate wings before grilling over night. serve breasts alone, or top salads with it. Enjoy and happy grilling!” - Adashofloverecipes
Click Here for Recipe: Tequila Lime Sauce

Click Here for Recipe: Tequila Lime Sauce

“Loved the flavor in this sauce! We enjoyed it on wings (and they were gone in minutes!). I can't wait to use it on other meats though.” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for Recipe: Choose Your Own Ending Marinade Sauce

Click Here for Recipe: Choose Your Own Ending Marinade Sauce

“I've used this one many times now and EVERY time I use it it comes out wonderful!! I feel like I have to come back on here and tell more people!! Honestly, where has this formula been all my life??? Thanks SO much for posting it!” - foundmyzen
Click Here for Recipe: Asian Fusion Sauce

Click Here for Recipe: Asian Fusion Sauce

“This is my go-to marinade and brushing sauce when I’m grilling chicken, pork, or beef. The mixture of the ingredients imparts a sweet/sour Asian flavor that’s wonderful on the palette.” - ThePretentiousWichitaChef
Click Here for Recipe: Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

Click Here for Recipe: Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

“Oh myyyyy this is absolutely wonderful. I love the sweet flavor. I'm going to try with larger pieces of chicken, drumsticks and breasts. It even tastes better the next day...IF you can manage to save some.” - whampton49