Ginger Molasses Marinade For Chicken Or Pork Or Even Tofu Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ASIAN SOY GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients (everything except for the chicken). Pour into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Press as much air from the bag as possible and seal.
• Turn the bag a few times to coat all of the chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day, turning the bag occasionally to ensure the chicken marinates evenly.
• Preheat your gas grill with all burners on high and close the lid. When the grill is hot (after about 15 minutes), turn the 2 burners closest to the front to low, keeping the back burner on high. Remove the chicken from the bag and arrange on the grates over the low heat burners. Cover and cook until the underside of the chicken is just beginning to develop light grill marks, 6 to 9 minutes. Flip the chicken, cover, and continue to cook until the chicken is firm to touch, 6 to 9 minutes longer
• To get a nice char on the chicken, now move the chicken to the part of the grill over high flames and cook uncovered until each side has solid grill marks, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
• The chicken should be completely firm to the touch and register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the chicken to a plate, tent with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GINGER MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend salt, ginger, pepper, garlic, oil, & lemon juice in a bowl.
• Take a skewer (preferably) or sharp knife & poke several holes into the chicken.
• Rub the mixture into the chicken so that all sides are covered.
• Place chicken into a glass bowl & cover with the remaining mixture. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
• Cook the chicken either baked, broiled, or grilled. All are good.

MOLASSES-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Whisk together the molasses, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Remove 1 cup of this mixture to use for basting later. Pour the remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag, and add the pork tenderloin. Coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Remove the pork tenderloin from marinade, and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes, basting occasionally with the 1 cup of reserved marinade.

HONEY GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk ingredients together.
• Add meat of your choice and refrigerate.
• Tastes best with chicken marinating for 4-6 hours and flank steak about 8 hours or more.
• Grill to your liking.

GINGER MOLASSES MARINADE FOR CHICKEN OR PORK (OR EVEN TOFU)

Steps:

• Mix all of the marinade ingredients together. Combine with selected meat and marinade for 2 to 24 hours. This is enough marinade for 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of meat.
• Remove meat from marinade, draining excess liquid.
• Cook as desired. Grilling (indoor or outdoor) or broiling suggested.