“My husband loved this chicken and asked for me to make the exact same meal the next day!”
– Charlotte
Ingredients Needed
Marinating chicken is THE key to infusing flavor into typically lean, bland poultry cuts. This complex marinade requires mostly pantry staples to turn that lackluster cut into something that makes your tastebuds sing.
Let’s meet the key ingredients…
Avocado or olive oil – Use a fairly neutral oil keeps things moist without an overpowering flavor. Apple cider vinegar – Cider vinegar adds a delicious twist on the acid component but white vinegar will work. Fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley) – Adds a pop of green and fresh flavor. Leave out if you don’t have it on hand, though. Chili powder – Smoky, subtle heat from ground chilis. Flavor can vary between brands. Garlic powder – This pantry staple adds big (and convenient) garlic flavor that rounds out the whole marinade. Ground cumin – Love this smoky yet not spicy addition. Dried oregano – Crush in your hand before adding to release the oils in this dried herb. Salt – A must in any chicken marinade. Ground black pepper – Gives a little bite. Add more if you’d like. Optional: Red pepper flakes – I’ve started adding in a good pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, but you do you.
