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Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken Marinade
This Mexican chicken marinade is quick and easy to make. It adds the best flavor to chicken! This spicy and flavorful marinade leaves the chicken moist, juicy and tasty. Great for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- pinch sea salt optional
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- First, add chicken to a large bowl or plastic bag. Add in all marinade ingredients. Stir to coat chicken fully.
- Zip bag completely shut or cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour up to 24 hours.
- When ready to make chicken, remove from fridge. Preheat grill, oven or stovetop. Discard excess marinade liquid.
- Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on size of chicken, more or less cooking time may be needed.
- Finally, serve chicken.
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Notes
- This recipe can be customizable. Add more paprika or chili powder for a more spicy flavor.
- Marinade for at least 1 hour up to 24 hours. The longer the chicken marinades, the more tender and flavorful it becomes.
- Do not marinate for longer than 24 hours. The chicken will lose its texture.
- Be sure to fully cook chicken. Use a meat thermometer to check that internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This marinade makes enough for about 2 pounds of chicken. This recipe can be easily cut in half or doubled as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
352IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.