5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade
Elevate your meals with this vibrant 5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade! Bursting with fresh flavors from zesty lime and a blend of spices, this quick marinade is perfect for marinating chicken, beef, turkey, or vegetables. In just five minutes, you can prepare a delicious mix that enhances everything from backyard barbecues to weeknight dinners. With its versatile ingredients and healthy profile—no preservatives or artificial flavors—this marinade is a must-have in your culinary arsenal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds meat (chicken, beef, lamb, or turkey) or veggies
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 limes (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, agave nectar, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of protein or vegetables. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours to maximize flavor absorption.
- Cook your marinated items as desired and enjoy the lively flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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