Description
Zesty Chili Lime Marinade is a vibrant, flavor-packed sauce that brings a delightful zing to your meals. Perfect for chicken, beef, or vegetables, this easy-to-make marinade combines the tang of fresh lime juice with the warmth of chili powder and aromatic garlic. Whether you’re grilling for a backyard barbecue or prepping a weeknight dinner, this marinade will elevate your culinary creations and impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili powder, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over and seal tightly. Toss to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for maximum flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Enjoy with reserved marinade drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg