Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade
Spice up your meals with this vibrant Spicy Mexican Chicken Marinade! Perfect for grilling or baking, this easy recipe infuses chicken with zesty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with fresh ingredients like lime juice, garlic, and a blend of spices, this marinade is customizable to suit your heat preference. Whether youre hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this marinade is versatile enough for any occasion. Simply marinate the chicken and watch as it transforms into a delicious dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter. Mince the garlic and measure the lime juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and soy sauce until blended.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (400F/200C). Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 165F (75C). Serve garnished with extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg