Spicy Mexican Marinade

Easy and delicious! This marinade is a keeper!

This is one of those recipes you definitely want to keep.  It is so easy to put together and freezes really well too!  So make a big batch and keep it on hand because it is absolutely amazing!

About This Recipe  

This marinade is so versatile and full of flavor - you can use it on chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, or even tofu!  This Mexican marinade is spicy and tangy with a touch of heat.  Want more heat?  Add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper!

I like to use fresh ingredients whenever possible.  In place of the limes, you can substitute it with lime juice.  And if you don’t have access to fresh oregano, you can substitute 1 ½ tablespoons of dried oregano.  But whenever you can, use the fresh varieties because FRESH IS BEST!

The importance of vinegar in marinades:  Not only does white vinegar provide a little extra pizazz of flavor to marinades, it also breaks down the fibers in the food’s surface and lets the marinade be absorbed in the food that is being marinated, making it more tender and flavorful. 

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Yield: 2 cups

Author: Mama P

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SPICY MEXICAN MARINADE

This marinade is so versatile and full of flavor - you can use it on chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, or even tofu! This Mexican marinade is spicy and tangy with a touch of heat. Want more heat? Add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper!

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 3 limes, juiced (6 Tbsp.)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 bunch cilantro (~ 2/3 cup chopped)
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano (1 1/2 Tbsp. dried)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar

Instructions

1. Start by putting the cilantro, fresh oregano, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a food processor and pulse a few times.
2. Juice the 3 limes.
3. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together so that all seasonings are incorporated well.
4. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use

Reference for Marinating:

1. Place food to be marinated in a sealable bag or container and then add the desired amount of marinade; shake to coat food on all sides.
2. Place bag/container of food in refrigerator for at least 4 hours before cooking.
3. **I used 1/2 of the marinade (1 cup) to marinate 2 1/2 lbs. chicken.

Notes

Before you begin:

• Limes: juice fresh limes
• Chipotles peppers in adobe sauce, cilantro, and fresh oregano: pulse in food processor

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1046.13

Fat

109.13 g

Sat. Fat

15.12 g

Carbs

21.25 g

Fiber

7.83 g

Net carbs

13.44 g

Sugar

3.71 g

Protein

2.5 g

Sodium

1793.01 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

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