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Chicken Taco - The Ultimate Marinade

This marinade will take your chicken tacos to the next level! You will never need to buy a chicken taco again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Ultimate time for marinating 1 day
Total Time 1 day 31 minutes
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 LBS Chicken Thighs we use skin on but you can opt for skinless
  • 1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Allspice
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder I prefer Mexene, but any chili powder will do.
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Agave syrup
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ⅔ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine all in a large ziploc bag. Add chicken and place in a refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.

Grilling

  • Heat your grill to a minimum 375 degrees, cook until chicken thighs register 165 degrees.

Pan Frying

  • Heat your skillet with a bit of oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until thighs register 165 degrees.

Baking

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake chicken until the thighs register to 165 degrees.

Notes

Toppings!  Habanero salsa, lettuce, tomatos, avocado....the options are limitless.  I opt for fresh avocado, cilantro, habanero salsa, and a fresh squeeze of lime.