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Mexican Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for grilling or baking chicken, infused with traditional Mexican spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
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, 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 resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. This marinade works well with other proteins like shrimp or pork.

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