Mexican Chipotle Marinade
Infuse your meals with bold, smoky spice using this Mexican Chipotle Marinade, a versatile blend that brings authentic flavors to your kitchen. Made with fiery chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh garlic, zesty lime juice, and a hint of honey or agave for balance, this marinade creates a perfect harmony of heat, tang, and sweetness. Smoky paprika, cumin, and dried oregano amplify its depth, while olive oil and white vinegar ensure a smooth, velvety texture that clings effortlessly to your protein or vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is perfect for chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu, or roasted veggies, delivering restaurant-quality results whether you grill, roast, or pan-sear. Elevate your cooking with this easy yet flavor-packed recipe, ideal for weeknight meals or weekend cookouts! Keywords: Mexican chipotle marinade, smoky marinade, chipotle lime marinade, spicy marinade recipe, chipotle marinade for grilling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo
- 2 pieces Fresh garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Remove the chipotle peppers from the can of adobo sauce and set aside 2-3 peppers (depending on your desired heat level). Reserve some adobo sauce as well for enhanced flavor.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, reserved adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, honey (or agave syrup), salt, black pepper, white vinegar, and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure an even blend.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more lime juice, salt, or honey to balance the flavors.
Transfer the marinade to a clean, airtight container or use immediately. This recipe makes enough marinade for approximately 1-1.5 pounds of protein or vegetables.
To use, coat your chosen protein (such as chicken, pork, shrimp, steak, or tofu) or vegetables evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.
When ready to cook, proceed with your preferred cooking method (grilling, roasting, or pan-searing).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2697 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
