Name: Mexican Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Olive oil; 2 tablespoons Lime juice; 2 teaspoons Chili powder; 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.25 tsp Cayenne; 2 pounds Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

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Mexican Chicken Marinade

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In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, All Purpose Seasoning, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne. Stir to combine.

Transfer to a ziptop bag and add chicken. Remove excess air from the bag and seal.

Smoosh the chicken around so it’s completely coated.

Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.

Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until theinternal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Maximize Marinating Time ⏱️
Marinate chicken thighs for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the acid from lime juice to penetrate the meat and develop deeper, more complex flavors.
Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into the marinade to unlock their essential oils and intensify their warm, smoky flavors.
Pat Dry Before Cooking 🧻
Remove excess marinade and pat chicken thighs completely dry before grilling or pan-searing to achieve a golden, caramelized crust instead of steaming the meat.
Reserve Marinade for Sauce 🥄
Set aside a portion of raw marinade before adding raw chicken, then simmer it separately for 10 minutes to create a fresh, zesty sauce for serving without food safety concerns.
Use Chicken Thigh Advantages 🍗
Choose bone-in, skin-on thighs instead of boneless for even more flavor and juiciness—the higher fat content prevents drying out and absorbs the spicy marinade beautifully.