Summer Marinade for a Mixed Grill

Here is a great recipe for a marinade for any kind of protein courtesy Giada DeLaurentis. This was very easy to assemble and I used Flat Iron Steak, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, and Shrimp.  In addition, I grilled green peppers, mushrooms and red onion as a side vegetable.

Marinade

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 large limes, zested and juiced

1/4 cup agave nectar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning 

Place all ingredients into a bowl and wisk together, transfer to a large ziploc, or container of your choice. Place protein in and marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.

After you remove your protein to grill, take the marinade and boil in a sauce pan on the stove for 15 minutes until thickened. Serve as a sauce on the side. I have never done this with a marinade and was pleasantly suprised with the tasty sauce it produces.