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Mexican Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade that infuses chicken with zesty Mexican spices and citrus, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  2. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  2. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken to ensure it is evenly coated.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. This marinade works well with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks.

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