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Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

Elevate your chicken dish with this awesome Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade! It's super easy to make and takes your dish to the next level.
Course Marinade
Cuisine American, American-Mexican-Inspired
Keyword Chicken Marinade, Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro or one large bundle
  • ¾ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup lime juice the juice from about 3 small limes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the roughly chopped cilantro and add it to a blender or food processor.
  • Next add the rest of the ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, and kosher salt
  • Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Add the marinade to your chicken and allow the flavors to develop no more than 2 hours.

Notes

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