Mexican Chicken Marinade
This Mexican Chicken Marinade makes for juicy chicken! Made with warm spices, citrus, oil, and fresh cilantro, it's poured over the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8 minced garlic cloves, about 4 tsp
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, or tangerine or cuties juice
- ⅔ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 lb. chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the spices. Add the garlic, oil, and citrus. Whisk until combined. Add in the cilantro and continue to mix.
- Prepare the chicken (cut off any excess fat) and tenderize using either a tool, or you can poke holes in the meat with a fork. Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and carefully close the bag, releasing any air from the bag. With your hands, move the chicken around in the marinade (in the bag), to evenly coat the chicken.
- Refrigerate the chicken for 2 hours, or up to 1 day. The sweet spot for the best chicken is at least 6 hours (minimal).
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before ready to cook. Remove the marinade and grill, cook, air fry until the chicken is 165° F (74° C).
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 920mg, Potassium: 897mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 475IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 2mg