All-Purpose Grilling Marinade (for Chicken, Steak, Pork, & More!)

Name: All-Purpose Grilling Marinade (for Chicken, Steak, Pork, & More!)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1kg meat or veggies of choice; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup brown sugar, loosely packed; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (see Recipe Notes, below); 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chili flakes or powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; optional: pinch cayenne pepper; kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season