Easy Mexican Chicken Marinade
A vibrant and simple marinade for chicken that enhances its flavor with zesty lime and fragrant spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless chicken breast
- ½ Tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ½ Tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, brown sugar, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish or a Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Choose your preferred cooking method: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, grill or air fry until cooked through, or pan-fry on medium heat.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Notes
For even bolder flavor, marinate overnight. This marinade is also great for pork, shrimp, or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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