Easy Mexican Chicken Marinade
A flavorful marinade for juicy chicken that combines lime, smoked paprika, and cumin for a taste of Mexico.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Mix the marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a harmonious blend of flavors that will coat your chicken.
- Add the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and marinate: Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your cooking method: Preheat your grill, oven, air fryer, or pan, depending on how you want to cook your chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken until fully cooked and juices run clear, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Serve with love: Once cooked, serve your chicken with a side of rice or fresh salads.
Notes
For extra tender chicken, pound the breasts before marinating. Adjust spices as per your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/mexican-chicken-marinade-made-easy/