Simple and Flavorful Marinade for Mexican Chicken: Discover Secrets!
A quick and easy marinade that infuses chicken with vibrant Mexican flavors, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- Add the chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook as desired.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- This marinade works well with other proteins like shrimp or pork.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg