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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Citrus Chicken Marinade

    Mexican Citrus Chicken Marinade

    September 18, 2021 by Melinda

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    Missouri Girl Chicken Marinade. A light, healthy, and fresh marinade that is gluten free. Missouri girl. Missouri girl blog. #chickenmarinade #marinade #glutenfreemarinade #glutenfree

    Marinades are a staple in our house during the summer months and when we are creating healthy meals. They are also a great way to add tons of flavor to your chicken without adding a lot of extra calories or fat. All it takes is a few ingredients, a large zip lock bag, and a little planning.

    Making the Marinade

    Combine all of the ingredients in a large zip lock bag and give the bag a couple squeezes to combine. Then add your chicken and allow to marinate a minimum of 3 hours. The longer, the better so I’ll frequently combine everything 24 hours in advance.

     
    Missouri Girl Chicken Marinade. A light, healthy, and fresh marinade that is gluten free. Missouri girl. Missouri girl blog. #chickenmarinade #marinade #glutenfreemarinade #glutenfree
     

     

    When you are ready to grill/cook your chicken just remove from the bag, shake off any excess liquid, and then discard any leftover marinade.

    I will typically add a little spice rub prior to grilling/cooking.

    This recipe can be made gluten free if you are mindful of the ingredients (use Tamari soy sauce).

    I like to marinate a big batch, grill it up, then use it to make a variety of recipes throughout the week.

    This marinade makes killer chicken for Chicken Nachos. To see the recipe, click HERE.

     
    Missouri girl chicken nachos

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    all of the ingredients for a marinade, like garlic, olive oil, spices, lime, soy sauce, vinegar, and orange juice

    Mexican Citrus Chicken Marinade

    Melinda | Missouri Girl
    This easy Mexican Citrus Chicken Marinade will create the most flavorful and juicy chicken ever.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Marinating time 3 hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs chicken (thighs or breast)

    Marinade:

    • 1 cup orange or orange pineapple juice
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (Tamari if gluten free)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a large zip lock bag.
    • Add 3 lbs of chicken (thighs or breasts).
    • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but 8-24 hours is preferred.
    Keyword best chicken marinade, Grilled chicken, juicy chicken, moist chicken
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