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Mexican Chicken Marinade

Mexican Chicken Marinade

This Mexican Chicken Marinade is a zesty blend of spices and flavors that elevates your chicken dishes to new heights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 49 kcal

Equipment

  • Ziploc bag
  • grill

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 pounds chicken breasts, cutlets, thighs, or drumsticks

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • To a Ziploc bag, add the chicken followed by the wet ingredients and the spices.
  • Seal the bag, and toss the chicken so that the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
  • Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 2-24 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag, and grill it or bake it until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C with an Instant read thermometer.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a longer duration within the recommended time frame.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken marinade, easy chicken recipe, grilled chicken, marinade, Mexican Chicken Marinade
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