Mexican Grilled Chicken Marinade–Perfect for Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos, and More!

Step 1

Place all of the marinade ingredients into a blender and pulse until evenly combined. (Alternatively, you can finely chop the ingredients by hand and whisk the marinade together in a bowl.) Pour the marinade into a Zip Lock bag or large bowl and then add in the chicken–toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-hr or up to 24-hrs.

Step 2

Take the chicken out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place the chicken on the grill, and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the underside is caramelized and the chicken releases from the grill, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach at least 160F.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken to a large plate or platter, squeeze the juice from ½ a lime overtop. Serve warm!