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Chicken Taco Marinade

Quick 4-Ingredient Chicken Taco Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Method
 

  1. Whisk the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl or bag until the salt dissolves.
  2. Add the chicken, coat evenly, and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the fridge up to 2 hours.
  3. Sear over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and 165°F, then slice against the grain and serve in warm tortillas.

Notes

This marinade works best with a short soak. If you’re using chicken breasts thicker than 1 inch, pound them to an even thickness first so they cook through before the outside burns.