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Mexican Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade that infuses chicken with zesty lime, garlic, and spices, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, honey, and cilantro until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken in a plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier marinade, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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