A gluten free chicken marinade that is light and fresh. This jalapeno lime chicken marinade will add the perfect amount of flavor to your chicken whether it's for a salad or on a stick like these chicken kabobs.

Why hello there friend! How is your January treating you so far? What is the weather like where you are? I hope it is lovely and dreamy where ever you may be.
Until this weekend, because it is now 17 degrees, January in the Cincinnati area has been fairly mild. Weather in the 50's and 60's in January makes me dream of spring weather with perfect hiking and camping conditions and also lots of grilling out.
Not that winter keeps me from using the grill much. I am year round griller over here, how about you?
Is griller even a word? Whelp, it is now.
Grilled chicken is the best chicken in my opinion and you can never go wrong with having a crap ton of ways to make it taste great.
For all you year round "grillers" out there I have created a lovely tasty gluten free chicken marinade for you! If you think it is way dumb to freeze your butt off while making chicken outside then be sure to save this for later!
Despite the bold flavors in the title, this jalapeno lime chicken marinade is actually quite subtle. Like a sublime pleasant hint of jalapeno and lime, not a kick you in the face I am so spicy kinda flavor.
Not that I would mind a marinade that did that. But this marinade is perfect because you get super fresh flavors that 1) kids will still eat and 2) chicken marinated in this gluten free jalapeno lime marinade will go with almost everything.
We ate this chicken twice, once with curry and the other on a salad. Both tasted great! And OMG I almost forgot. You HAVE to try this sauce with the grilled chicken you make.
So have you had enough of my made up words and just want the details on this chicken marinade now? OK, OK I hear youuuuu.
Let's start with what you are going to need.
Ingredients for this Jalapeno Lime Chicken Marinade
???? To make this marinade you will need the following:
- Chicken breast
- Jalapeno
- Lime
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Salt
How to make this easy marinade
Making this marinade is super easy and with just a handful of ingredients you will have your chicken marinating in no time.
???? Chop
- Start with finely chopping the jalapeno. Be sure to remove the seeds of jalapeno if you want less spice and a more subtle flavor.
- Next, mince the garlic cloves
???? Whisk
- Place the oil, cumin, salt and squeezed lime juice into a shallow container. Whisk together.
- Add the garlic and jalapeno and whisk again to combine all ingredients.
⏳ Marinate
- Add chicken and marinate for atleast 3 hours before grilling.
Thanks for checking in today! I would love to hear how your January is going and if you are a year round griller ????
PS! Don't forget to pin this for later!
PrintJalapeno Lime Chicken Marinade
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 0 na 1x
Description
A gluten free chicken marinade that is light and fresh. This jalapeno lime chicken marinade will add the perfect amount of flavor to your chicken .
Ingredients
- 1 Lime- juice of one lime
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Finely chop jalapeno in to ¼ inch pieces.
Remove the seeds before chopping if you would like a subtle flavor. - Mince garlic cloves.
- Place the oil, cumin, salt and squeezed lime juice into a shallow container. Whisk together.
- Add the garlic and jalapeno and whisk again to combine all ingredients.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 3 hours before grilling.
Stir or flip chicken halfway through marinating time. - Grill and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Cuisine: American
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