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Spicy Honey Lime Marinade

by howl@blendhound.com

A sweet heat, citrus, chile marinade designed for quick prep and all-day flavor. Matches current sweet-heat preference without being too niche.

Meal-prep proteinsBig-batch grillingChicken, pork, and steak
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Recipe Snapshot
CategoryBrine & Marinade
Ingredients7
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Base servings4
Published3/25/2026
Spice Ratios
Honey0.25 cup
Lime Juice0.25 cup
Olive Oil0.33 cup
Chili Powder2 tsp
Garlic Powder2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper0.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ingredients
  • Honey0.25 cup
  • Lime Juice0.25 cup
  • Olive Oil0.33 cup
  • Chili Powder2 tsp
  • Garlic Powder2 tsp
  • Cayenne Pepper0.5 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
Instructions

Combine all ingredients until dissolved and evenly mixed. Use enough mixture to coat or submerge the protein, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight depending on the cut.

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Meal-prep proteins

Big-batch grilling

Chicken, pork, and steak