DESCRIPTION
This recipe makes enough marinade for 3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lime, zested and juiced*
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Puree until you have a smooth mixture without chunks.
- Add chicken to the marinade. Marinate chicken strips or bite-sized pieces for 1 hour. Marinate medium-sized chicken pieces (such as 4 ounce chicken thighs or 6 ounce chicken breasts) for 90 minutes. Marinate larger pieces for 2 hours. (Note that marinating for longer can lead to salty chicken.)
- Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade. Do not season the chicken with salt before cooking.
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Notes
*Or use 2 Tbsp. of lime juice.