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Cuban Chicken Marinade

A perfect zesty marinade bursting with citrus flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lime juice *about 3-4 limes
  • 1/4 cup orange juice *about 1 lg. oranges
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup very dry sherry
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/4- 1/2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs. chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Measure olive oil and pour into a large stainless steel or crockery bowl. Zest limes and orange and add to oil. Juice limes and orange. Whisk rapidly into oil as if making a vinaigrette. Peel and crush garlic cloves and add to oil and juice mixture. Whisk in sherry and soy sauce. Measure coriander, cumin, thyme, red chili pepper flakes, sea salt, sriracha and honey and add to mixture. Roughly chop onion and add. Stir thoroughly. Cut chicken breasts into thirds making about 2- 2 1/2 inches strips. Add chicken pieces into marinade and ensure they are fully submerged. Marinate for 18-24 hours.

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*