Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade
Spice up your grilling game with this vibrant Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade. This easy-to-make marinade features a delightful blend of zesty lime juice, fragrant garlic, and aromatic spices that together create a flavor explosion for your chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Remove excess marinade from the chicken and grill each breast for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/spicy-mexican-chicken-marinade/