Description
Elevate your meals with the 5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade, a vibrant blend of fresh ingredients that brings a burst of flavor to any dish. Perfect for marinating chicken, beef, seafood, or vegetables, this quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts in just five minutes. With its tangy lime notes and spicy undertones, it’s an ideal companion for grilling or meal prep—making weeknight dinners effortless and festive gatherings unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 limes (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, agave nectar, ancho chile powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk or shake until all ingredients are fully blended.
- Pour over your choice of protein or veggies and marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours before cooking as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by protein/veggie
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinade
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg