This Sesame Ginger Lime marinade is one of my family’s all-time favorites. Sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, the savory flavors of toasted sesame oil and ginger the perfect complement to any asian inspired meal.
![Sesame ginger lime marinade ingredients](https://feedthemwisely.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sesame-ginger-lime-marinade-ingredients.jpg.webp)
Chicken thighs prepared with this sesame ginger lime marinade are delicious addition to asian inspired salads for an easy summer meal.
You can also use this simple asian-inspired marinade for a delicious one pan roasted sesame ginger chicken and vegetable meal.
This sesame ginger marinade is also delicious on salmon, shrimp and tofu!
Easy Make-Ahead Sesame Ginger Marinade
I often double the ginger soy lime marinade recipe. Freezing chicken already marinaded makes for a quick and easy week-night dinner. Just thaw the chicken and grill!
![Sesame ginger lime marinade for chicken and tofu](https://feedthemwisely.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sesame-ginger-lime-marinade-for-chicken-and-tofu.jpg.webp)
Sesame Ginger Lime Marinade Recipe
![Sesame ginger lime marinade recipe](https://feedthemwisely.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sesame-ginger-lime-marinade-recipe-720x720.jpg.webp)
Sesame Ginger Lime Marinade
This Sesame Ginger Lime Marinade is filled with the flavors of toasted sesame oil and ginger sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. This paleo marinade makes delicious grilled or roasted tofu, shrimp or chicken thighs! {Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free}
Ingredients
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 T toasted sesame oil
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 T low sodium soy sauce, (use coconut aminos for paleo or Whole30, tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 T maple syrup (omit for Whole30)
Instructions
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow glass dish, mix thoroughly
- Add protein, coating completely in marinade
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: allAmount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1027mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g
*Note: Did you know that 80% of the antibiotics sold in the United States are for livestock? That is why I choose to purchase chicken raised without antibiotics.
Tested and delicious soy sauce substitutions:
- Gluten-free marinade: use Tamari in place of low sodium soy sauce
- Paleo marinade: use coconut aminos as a substitute for tamari or soy sauce
- Whole30 compatible marinade: omit the maple syrup and use coconut aminos instead of tamari
Quick & Easy sheet pan meal using this delicious Sesame Ginger Marinade:
Other delicious and healthy marinades you may enjoy:
Originally published in Sept, 2017, this recipe has been updated with enhanced instructions and refreshed photos.
OESMom
Sunday 24th of July 2022
Unless you are a huge fan of sesame oil only use half, it was all I could taste.
Matt
Thursday 12th of August 2021
This was good, but not as strong on the ginger lime taste that I had in my mind when I was searching for a recipe. I would either add more of the ginger and lime, or I would hold back on the sesame oil.
Brenda
Sunday 27th of January 2019
Found it (marinade)