Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Mexican chicken marinade, designed to infuse your chicken with bold flavors while keeping it tender and juicy. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh lime juice, garlic, and a blend of spices, making it perfect for grilling or baking. Ideal for everything from casual family dinners to festive summer barbecues, this marinade will impress your guests and have them coming back for more. Just marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, and let the rich flavors work their magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- In a large bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and soy sauce until blended.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish and coat with the marinade. Seal tightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard leftover liquid.
- Cook on the grill for 6–7 minutes per side or bake for about 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor; overnight is ideal.
Adjust spices based on your heat preference by adding chili powder or cayenne pepper.
This marinade can also be used on pork or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg