Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade
Transform your cooking with the smoky, bold flavors of this Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade! Featuring chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, fresh lime and orange juices, and a touch of sweet honey, this versatile marinade strikes the perfect balance between heat, tanginess, and sweetness. Infused with aromatic garlic, ground cumin, and oregano, it's a powerhouse of authentic Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for marinating your favorite proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu, or for adding a kick to grilled vegetables, this easy-to-blend recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time. For maximum flavor, let your ingredients soak overnight, and prepare to elevate your dishes with this irresistible, smoky marinade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons Orange juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Place the chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and water into a blender or food processor.
Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the marinade is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—add more salt for savory flavor or more honey for sweetness.
Use immediately by applying the marinade generously to your desired protein or vegetables. Allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator for the best flavor.
Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*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.
