Cilantro-Lime marinade

Leighmcl's Note:

I actually made this up while trying to imitate a lime salad dressing I had tasted. It makes enough to marinate 4 boneless chicken breasts. Great for fajitas!

• Total Time: 1 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 0.5 Cup

• 2 limes, juice of
• 1⁄3; cup olive oil or 1⁄3; cup vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Toss all the ingredients into a mini food processor and pulse until combined.
2. Marinate meat for 1/2 hour.
3. Grill.
4. Eat.
5. Say: Yumm.

Reviews

[msbhavenokie]

I marinaded grilled chicken kabobs with this recipe and everyone liked it.

[lalabal]

I LOVE this marinade. I've used it for barbequed chicken breasts and thighs a couple of times, but tonight I marinated shrimp in it and barbecued the shrimp over mesquite coals. It is to die for! I made shrimp tacos with the shrimp by crisping tortillas over the coals and then topping the tacos with fresh avocado, garden tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro sprigs. I would have to say that the shrimp have definitely been the best meat for this marinade, so far. Try it! You won't be sorry.

[children from A to Z]

This marinade was wonderful! We used it for chicken fajitas. I also made up a second batch to marinade the peppers and onions seperately and grilled everything. Better than going out and a lot cheaper. I will be using this often. Thanks for posting!