Mexican Marinade For Chicken Recipe:
Mexican marinade for chicken with citrus juices, spices, and herbs for the juiciest, most flavorful chicken breasts or thighs. You can turn boring chicken into a flavorful, and delicious dish with this marinade recipe. Enjoy this delicious Traditional Mexican chicken marinade recipe for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Combine everything well.
- In a shallow dish or a plastic bag, place the chicken pieces.
- Apply the marinade evenly to the chicken. Make sure that all the air is removed from the plastic bag before sealing it tightly.
- Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator for maximum flavor. To distribute the marinade evenly inside a plastic bag, massage it occasionally.
- Prepare your grill, stovetop grill pan, or oven for cooking the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let it drip off.
- Chicken should be cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Cooking times may vary depending on the method you choose.
- Before slicing the chicken, allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken.
- Enjoy! Mexican Marinade Chicken