5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

from playswellwithbutter.com
Sauces & Condiments
5 min
1 cup
1173 kcal / serving

This Chili Lime Marinade adds bright, zesty, & spiced flavor to everything it touches! Made with just 8 pantry ingredients in 5 minutes or less. Simply mix it up and marinate your favorite proteins, veggies or fruits –  from epic steak fajitas to grilled chicken, pork, seafood, and more. A go-to Mexican-inspired marinade you'll come back to time & time again!

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsmeat or veggies of choice
  • ½ cupolive oil
  • 2limes, zested and juiced
  • 4 clovesgarlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 tablespoonsagave nectar (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoonsancho chile powder (see recipe notes)
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoonssmoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoondried oregano
  • 2 teaspoonskosher salt
  • 1 teaspoonground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, agave, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt and ground black pepper to a medium bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  2. 2

    Pour the chili lime marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.

  3. 3

    as desired. Enjoy!