Mexican Chicken Marinade
A zesty and flavorful marinade that transforms chicken into a mouthwatering dish, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and gently massage the marinade into the meat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the best results, marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (the internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the marinade with fresh herbs or different spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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