Once you’ve mastered your favorite method of preparing your chicken for Tex-Mex night, that’s all you need to guarantee it’s going to be a tasty experience every time! Actually, what we’re really saying is, once you’ve made this Mexican Chicken Marinade, your search for the perfect protein for your Mexican-inspired meal will be over! It brings you a flare of spicy salsa, citrusy lime juice, and refreshing cilantro with every bite and tastes amazing with all your go-to toppings. Even better, this Mexican Chicken Marinade is great on all kinds of foundations, like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, rice bowls, salads… the options are deliciously endless! We know you’ll love it too!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- olive oil, to taste, for oiling the grill grates
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, whisk the salsa, the lime juice, the cilantro, the taco seasoning, and the vegetable oil together.
Step 2 –Poke the chicken breasts all over with a fork.
Step 3 –Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the salsa marinade over top.
Step 4 –Seal the bag and refrigerate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Step 5 –Preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush the grates with the olive oil.
Step 6 –Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-6 minutes per side.
Step 7 –Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve warm.
