Mexicali Marinade

Elevate your cooking game with this bold and zesty Mexicali Marinade, a blend of smoky spices, tangy citrus juices, and a touch of honey that creates the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Featuring vibrant ingredients like chipotle chili powder, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic, this quick and easy marinade takes just 10 minutes to prepare and infuses your meats, seafood, or vegetables with irresistible Southwestern flavors. The optional addition of finely chopped cilantro brings a bright herbaceous note, while the combination of paprika, cumin, and oregano adds depth and complexity. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or sautéing, this marinade is perfect for anyone craving bold, smoky, and tangy dishes with a touch of spice. Perfect for meal prep, this marinade will transform any weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue into a flavorful fiesta!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, and honey until well combined.

Step 2

Add the chipotle chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3

For added freshness, stir in the finely chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 4

Place your desired protein or vegetables in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 5

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2–4 hours. For stronger flavor, marinate overnight.

Step 6

Remove the protein or vegetables from the marinade before cooking. Discard the used marinade.

Step 7

Cook your marinated food as desired—grill, roast, sauté, or bake—to experience the bold Mexicali flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(193.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	640.6

Total Fat 57.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2509.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 342.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.0%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 20.4%