If you love breaking out the grill, then summer is definitely your season! Whether you’re making tasty chicken-veggie kabobs or juicy chicken sandwiches, these fresh summer marinades will give your next barbecue an essential oil zing that you—and your guests—will love!
Each marinade recipe is sufficient for 1–2 lbs. of meat or your protein of choice.
CITRUSY MARINADE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup olive or other oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- tablespoon grated onion
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
- 2 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients and pour over chicken in a shallow glass bowl or baking pan.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours before grilling.
- Discard marinade after use.
MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients and pour over chicken in a shallow glass bowl or baking pan.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours before grilling.
- Discard marinade after use.
HONEY LIME MARINADE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 cup olive or other oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients and pour over chicken in a shallow glass bowl or baking pan.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours before grilling.
- Discard marinade after use.
Do you use Vitality essential oils when you marinade? Share your secret recipes with us in the comments!
