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4 Ingredient Tequila Lime Marinade Recipe

Elevate your chicken to juicy, flavorful perfection with this incredibly simple 4-ingredient tequila lime marinade! Ready in minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples for a vibrant, zesty marinade that's perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying. Transform your chicken dinner tonight!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 242.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
4 Ingredient Tequila Lime Marinade 89

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Ingredients for 4 Ingredient Tequila Lime Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • Italian salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

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How to Make 4 Ingredient Tequila Lime Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, and chili powder until well combined.
  2. Add chicken (or vegetables) to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade before cooking and discard the marinade. Cook chicken to your desired doneness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

18g

Carbs

0g

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