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Southwest Chicken Marinade

Prep Time 5 mins
Rest Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description

Adam Moore's simple, bright Southwest chicken marinade — fresh lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes whisked together. Marinade chicken for 1–4 hours for a clean, citrusy, perfectly spiced result every time.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cups Fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 Cups Olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. 2
    Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip-lock bag.
  3. 3
    Pour marinade over chicken.
  4. 4
    Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and no more than 4 hours.
  5. 5
    Grill, bake, or pan-sear as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 85kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 145mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not marinate longer than 4 hours — the acid in the lime juice begins to chemically 'cook' the chicken and affects the texture if left too long.

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