Watermelon 🍉 chicken marinade
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Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
67
Moderate
Nutrition per recipe
Calories1514.4 kcal (76%)
Total Fat43.7 g (62%)
Carbs261.7 g (101%)
Sugars213.9 g (238%)
Protein46.9 g (94%)
Sodium2193.7 mg (110%)
Fiber14.5 g (52%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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1 cupwatermelon puree
fresh, blend seedless watermelon chunks
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 tablespoonlime juice
or lemon juice
2 teaspoonssoy sauce
or coconut aminos for gluten-free
2cloves garlic
minced
1 teaspoonfresh ginger
grated, optional but great for depth
½ teaspoonchili flakes
or 1 small jalapeño, minced, adjust to taste
1 tablespoonhoney
or maple syrup, optional, for extra caramelization
½ teaspoonsalt
black pepper
to taste
Fresh mint
Optional, or cilantro, finely chopped, for a summery twist
1watermelon
Blend, chunks until smooth and strain if you prefer a thinner marinade
chicken
Pour over, breasts, thighs, or skewers
Instructions
Step 1
1. Blend the watermelon chunks until smooth and strain if you prefer a thinner marinade.
Step 2
2. In a bowl, whisk all ingredients together.
Step 3
3. Pour over chicken (breasts, thighs, or skewers).
Step 4
4. Marinate in the fridge for 2–4 hours (no more than 6 or it might break down the meat too much due to fruit enzymes).
Step 5
5. Grill, bake, or pan-cook as desired.
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