I love making this Lime Chicken Marinade. Not only is it super easy to make with common ingredients, you only need to marinate your chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes.
When it comes time to cook the chicken, make sure you throw out the marinade liquid leftover in the bag. Do not use it to baste the chicken as it contains raw chicken juices.
The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 165°F when cooking chicken. I always use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of meats to ensure it is safe to eat.
You may be asking yourself if it’s worth the time and effort to marinate your chicken. I personally like to use a marinade every chance I get. I feel like it adds another dimension to the chicken.
Sure some days we don’t have much time on our hands and need to get cooking ASAP but if you plan accordingly, you can take your chicken to a whole new level with a marinade like this one.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Lime Chicken Marinade recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken Breasts, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Olive Oil, Lime Juice and Salt & Pepper.
How to Make Lime Chicken Marinade
- Place chicken in a Ziploc bag with garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Seal bag and coat well.
- Keep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken using your preferred method.
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Lime Chicken Marinade
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in a ziploc bag with garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Seal bag and coat well.
- Keep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken using your preferred method.
This recipe is to die for. So easy to make, and the lime juice just gives it a great taste. A five star in my book.