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Mexican Chicken Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for chicken, infused with traditional Mexican spices and citrus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.

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