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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Instructions

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)

Marinate Overnight for Maximum Flavor 🌙
Allow chicken thighs to marinate for at least 8-12 hours (or up to 24 hours) so the acidic lime juice and spices penetrate deep into the meat, creating incredibly tender and flavorful results.
Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to your marinade to unlock their essential oils and intensify their complex flavors exponentially.
Use Chicken Thighs Over Breasts 🍗
Thighs have higher fat content and stay incredibly juicy during cooking, absorbing marinades better than breast meat and preventing the dry, disappointing results many home cooks experience.
Reserve Marinade Before Adding Raw Chicken 🥢
Set aside a portion of the marinade before adding raw chicken, then use it as a finishing sauce or glaze to maintain food safety while enhancing the final dish with fresh, bright flavors.
Pat Dry Before Cooking for Better Browning 🎯
Remove excess marinade and pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before grilling or pan-searing to achieve a golden, caramelized crust that locks in all those delicious spiced flavors.