Mexican Chicken Marinade

A hand holding a small lidded mason jar with a brown chicken marinade in it.

This Mexican chicken marinade recipe is a quick and easy way to step up your grilled chicken. Made with lime juice, garlic, and other simple ingredients, it infuses your chicken with bright, tangy flavor. Whether you're grilling up some chicken for a summer barbecue or roasting it in the oven for a cozy winter meal, this marinade is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword #marinade, #paleo, chicken, whole30

Prep Time 7

Total Time 7

Servings pounds of chicken

Author Taryn Solie

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lime juice from 1 large or 2 small limes
2 tbsp high heat oil
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
½ tsp ground coriander
5-6 mediums-sized garlic cloves peeled, then pressed or minced

Instructions

Measure out the oil into a measuring cup. Measure out the other ingredients and place them in the cup with the oil.
Stir everything together with a whisk until it's well combined.
Alternatively you can place all the ingredients in a mason jar, cover it with a lid, and shake vigorously until the marinade is combined.

Notes

This recipe makes enough marinade for about 2 pounds of chicken.
The marinade can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or be frozen in a freezer-safe container for several months. Be sure to thaw completely before marinating chicken with it.
Follow this link to make Mexcian grilled chicken thighs.
To make baked chicken with this marinade, follow these steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil, then place the chicken on the pan.
3. Place the pan in the oven and cook the chicken for 15 minutes.
4. While the chicken is cooking, make a glaze. Place a small saucepan over high heat and empty the used chicken marinade into it. Bring to a boil then let boil for at least 5 minutes, stirring with a whisk to avoid burning. (Yes, this is safe to do according to the USDA).
5. When the 15 minutes are up, bring the chicken out and lightly brush the glaze onto it. Place back in the oven and cook for another 5 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
6. Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes. If desired, brush additional glaze on top of the chicken and serve.