5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade
Elevate your meals with the 5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade, a quick and flavorful blend that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary delights. This versatile marinade features a vibrant combination of fresh lime juice, garlic, and spices, perfect for enhancing the taste of grilled chicken, beef, turkey, or your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or hosting a weekend barbecue, this easy-to-make marinade adds a zesty kick that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Ready in just five minutes, you can prepare it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on protein/veggies
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 limes (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or grated)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, agave nectar, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk or shake until well blended. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of protein or veggies and marinate for at least 6-8 hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg