Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring even coating.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4-6 hours.
- Cook chicken as desired (grill, bake, or pan-fry).
Notes
- For extra heat, add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Works well with boneless chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks.
- Marinate for longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of marinade
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg