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Mexican Chicken Marinade

A zesty and flavorful marinade perfect for chicken, infused with traditional Mexican spices and citrus.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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
  • 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 extra heat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  2. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This marinade works well with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.

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