Mexican Chicken Marinade

This multipurpose Mexican Chicken Marinade is great for marinating chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and more. Use it to make tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken for all your Mexican inspired recipes like tacos, fajitas, casseroles, and more!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken (, breasts, thighs, wings, drumsticks, or any cut )
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice (from about 1.5 limes)
• 1 Tablespoon minced cilantro (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoons cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Juice the lime, mince the cilantro (if using), and measure all the spices. Combine together in a dish.
2. 2Set the chicken in a glass or plastic container. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to fully coat the chicken on all sides.
3. 3Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
4. 4Once the chicken is marinated, cook according to any recipe until it reaches 165°F (74°C). If cooking chicken breasts or thighs, follow the cooking instructions below.