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Instructions
1
First, add chicken to a large bowl or plastic bag. Add in all marinade ingredients. Stir to coat chicken fully.
2
Zip bag completely shut or cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour up to 24 hours.
3
When ready to make chicken, remove from fridge. Preheat grill, oven or stovetop. Discard excess marinade liquid.
4
Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on size of chicken, more or less cooking time may be needed.
5
Finally, serve chicken.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Marinate for Maximum Tenderness ⏱️Marinate chicken for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the acid from lime juice and oil to fully penetrate and tenderize the meat while developing deep flavor.
- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Lightly toast the cumin, oregano, and chili powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the marinade to unlock their essential oils and intensify their complex flavors.
- Use Fresh Garlic and Cilantro 🧄Mince fresh garlic and roughly chop cilantro just before mixing to preserve their potent aromatics; pre-cut versions lose volatile compounds that make this marinade restaurant-quality.
- Reserve Marinade for Basting 🎯Set aside a portion of raw marinade before adding chicken, then use it to baste the meat while cooking to continuously build layers of flavor and prevent drying.
- Pat Dry Before Cooking 💧Remove chicken from marinade and pat completely dry with paper towels 15 minutes before cooking to achieve a golden, caramelized crust while locking in the marinade's flavors.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Keto Friendly
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