Mexican Chicken Marinade
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time2 hours 10 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1-2 pounds chicken (breasts, cutlets, thighs, or drumsticks)
Directions
To a Ziploc bag, add the chicken followed by the wet ingredients and the spices.
Seal the bag, and toss the chicken so that the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 2-24 hours.
Remove the chicken from the bag, and grill it or bake it until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C with an Instant read thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
49 kcal
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Unsaturated Fat
-
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
-
Sodium
400 mg
Total Carbohydrate
2 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Protein
1 g
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time2 hours 10 minutes
total time