Description
This Mexican chicken marinade uses lime juice, spices, and cilantro for juicy, flavorful chicken. Perfect for tacos, bowls, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 3 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or tenderloins
Instructions
- Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a large Ziploc bag or a baking dish and toss to combine.
- Step 2: Seal the bag or cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 10 hours.
- Step 3: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or cook it until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Notes
For thicker or uneven chicken breasts, butterfly the chicken or pound it with a meat mallet to an even thickness before marinating. Let the chicken come to room temperature 20-30 minutes before cooking for more even results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 508 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken marinade, juicy chicken, taco chicken, meal prep