A quick and vibrant 5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade made with fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and olive oil, perfect for chicken, seafood, steak, and vegetables.
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice and lime zest.
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Add olive oil slowly while whisking to combine.
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Stir in chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Mix until honey dissolves and spices are evenly distributed.
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Pour over 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of protein or vegetables and coat thoroughly.
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Marinate chicken or steak for 30 minutes to 4 hours, shrimp for 15 to 30 minutes, and vegetables for 20 to 40 minutes.
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Cook as desired and discard used marinade unless boiled first.