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Grilled Mexican marinated chicken served on a large black plate with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
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Mexican Chicken Marinade

Make this fresh Mexican chicken marinade to season all of your favorite cuts of chicken. Made with lime, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and warm spices to give your chicken an amazing flavor!
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/mexican-chicken-marinade/