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Chili Lime Marinade Recipe

Elevate your next grilling or pan-searing experience with this vibrant Chili Lime Marinade! Inspired by a recipe request and perfected with ingredients from H-E-B, this marinade delivers bold, zesty flavors in just minutes. Perfect for chicken, fish, steak, or tofu.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 998.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chili Lime Marinade

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How to Make Chili Lime Marinade

  1. In a large, shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes), 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  2. Add your protein (chicken, fish, steak, tofu, etc.) to the dish. Ensure all surfaces are thoroughly coated with the marinade.
  3. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, turning occasionally for even flavor penetration.
  4. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature (optional, but recommended for even cooking).
  5. Grill, pan-sear, or bake your marinated protein to perfection!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

74g

Carbs

3g

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