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Easy Southwest Marinade for chicken in a small bowl next to a bowl of quinoa salad.

Southwest Marinade For Chicken

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This marinade pairs well with the bold flavors typical of Southwest cuisine, and the acidity from the lime and apple cider vinegar helps tenderize the chicken, ensuring it's juicy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course, marinade
Cuisine American
Calories 1.021 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Set measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder until well blended.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1.021kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 109gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 79gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1.279IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
Keyword easy
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