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mexican chicken marinade

Mexican Chicken Marinade

Discover the secrets to a flavorful Mexican chicken marinade. Learn how to create bold, juicy dishes with easy tips and recipes. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes (juice)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Bowl
  • Grill

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
  3. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat the grill and cook the chicken until fully cooked through.
  5. Serve with tortillas and fresh salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, always pat the chicken dry before marinating to help the flavors adhere better.
You can store leftover marinade that hasn’t touched raw chicken for basting while grilling.
Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste by adding more chili powder or fresh peppers for extra heat. Enjoy experimenting with different citrus juices such as orange for a unique flavor twist!
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