Description
Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade is a bold, citrusy blend of lime, chili, and spices that coats the chicken in a rich, flavorful layer. It creates juicy, well-seasoned chicken with a slightly smoky and tangy finish.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or bowl.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat each piece evenly.
4. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavor.
5. Cook the chicken using your preferred method such as grilling, pan cooking, or baking until fully done.
6. Let the chicken rest briefly after cooking before slicing or serving.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for better flavor and brightness.
Marinate longer for deeper flavor but avoid over-marinating due to acidity.
Pat excess marinade off slightly before cooking for better searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill or Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade, Mexican chicken marinade, spicy chicken seasoning, chili lime chicken marinade