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Mexican Chicken Marinade
This Mexican Chicken Marinade makes perfectly flavored tender and juicy chicken!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- To make marinade, whisk together the salsa, lime juice, cilantro, taco seasoning, and vegetable oil.
- Poke chicken all over with a fork. Place the chicken in a dish or zip top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken to cover completely. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours, with a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium heat and brush with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Once done, remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally
- I recommend you use the homemade taco seasoning when accommodating for these dietary considerations. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
- ©2019 Easy Family Recipes
- ©2019 Easy Family Recipes
- You can cut the chicken in half or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to help it cook more quickly and evenly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Gluten free
- Low carb
- Friendly for low carb and keto diets
Nutrition Information
Serving
5oz
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
602mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5oz | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.