Description
Zesty Chili Lime Marinade is the secret to transforming your meals into flavorful feasts. This vibrant marinade combines tangy lime juice, spicy chili powder, and sweet honey, making it perfect for marinating chicken, beef, or vegetables. Whether you’re grilling up a storm at summer barbecues or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, this marinade promises juicy, zesty goodness that will impress family and friends alike. Elevate your cooking with this simple yet delicious recipe and make every meal an adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Squeeze the limes until you have about half a cup of juice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat your grill or pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and cook for about 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Serve with fresh veggies or rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg